Kapil Dev Stars in Disney+ Hotstar's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Ad

As the countdown of the most anticipated cricket tournament ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 enters its final stretch, the nation is brimming with excitement. The latest ad film by Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming partner for the marquee tournament, captures this fan fervor and features the former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev. On October 5th, India will become the epicenter of cricketing glory, and with Disney+ Hotstar, the thrill of the tournament will reach every corner of the nation - LIVE and FREE on mobile.

Disney+ Hotstar’s latest ad campaign featuring Kapil Dev is conceptualized by Manja Brand Works LLP and directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The video emphasizes that all matches will be available for free streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app. The viewers across the country will be able to enjoy the matches in a special data saver mode so they never have to worry about running out of data packages. But the offerings don’t just end there; during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, viewers not only receive free cricket action but also free entertainment on their mobile devices, creating a cricketainment extravaganza.

Talking about the collaboration, Sidharth Shakdher, Head – Marketing, Disney+ Hotstar India said, "Cricket serves as a unifying force that brings our nation together. By offering free mobile streaming of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar, our goal is to make cricket more accessible to all, and who better to collaborate with for this endeavor than the iconic Kapil Dev. Through this campaign, our aim is to harness the deep-rooted passion for cricket that resonates across the nation, reaching every nook and corner.”

Commenting on his collaboration with the streaming platform, Kapil Dev said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Disney+ Hotstar, for bringing its first-class entertainment to every corner of the country and especially with the free on mobile offering for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023! Playing in the World Cup is an incredible experience, the atmosphere is electric, the competition is fierce and the passion is unparalleled. The current Indian team consists of an exceptional group of men and seeing them play is heartwarming. With the game evolving, the players are too and they have reached new heights of skill and athleticism. However, what makes cricket so special is the passion for the game both among the team and among the fans and with sports streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, the game can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime, without missing a beat!”

Team India begin their Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign on October 8, 2023, with an epic showdown against Australia at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. The hosts will then lock horns with Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The anticipation builds as India’s path leads them to a highly anticipated clash with arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14th, adding another thrilling chapter to the ‘Greatest Rivalry’.

~ ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, starts streaming LIVE on October 5, 2023 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar and broadcasted LIVE on Star Sports Network~