For AED199, the Dubai-based operator is offering cricket fans a dedicated ICC World Cup season pass to access two extra channels, OSN Cric Xtra 1 and OSN Cric Xtra 2. These are also available for subscribers of the all-inclusive OSN Platinum pack.

In addition to the competitive matches, the OSN season pass allows viewers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to watch the 10 warm-up games starting 22 May, as well as exclusive ICC shows and post-match highlights.

Cricket fans can also live stream matches on any device via OSN Play.

Beginning with a one day international between hosts England and South Africa at the Oval on 30 May, the tournament continues until 14 July when the two finalists will compete for the World Cup trophy at London’s Lords.

The highly anticipated clash of rivals India and Pakistan takes place on 16 June. Other teams competing comprise title holders Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.