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THE International Cricket Council ( ICC) has ensured that news from the World Twenty20 reaches every corner of the globe by signing Sports News Television ( SNTV) and Reuters for the event.

These deals ensure news broadcasters around the world will have access to news highlights from matches, press conferences, player interviews and event- related stories providing up- to- the- minute information to hundreds of millions of viewers all over the world.

“ These partnerships will ensure that news broadcasters and, through them, cricket fans around the world will have access to match highlights and other event news,” said Aarti Singh Dabas, ICC media rights and broadcast manager.

The 17- day tournament will feature 12 teams with all the top international players in the world taking part. With tickets for the big event fast disappearing, fans who are unable to support their teams at the grounds will be afforded the best possible coverage courtesy of ESPN- STAR Sports. The tournament will also feature eight women’s teams, which will play their group- stage matches in St Kitts. The semifinals and final will run as doubleheaders with the men’s version.