Injured Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins will be hosting a watch party in Sydney for Australia’s opening match against England in the ICC Champions Trophy tomorrow, Saturday, February 22. This offers a very rare chance for fans to watch the game with a cricket legend.
Here’s the Lowdown: Prime Video is offering a limited number of spots at a Sydney watch party where fans can view the Australia vs. England match alongside Pat Cummins. The event, held at Mountain Culture Redfern, includes drinks, discussion, and Cummins’ expert commentary. Fans must register online, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, fans must be over 18. The match begins at 8:00 PM AEDT.
What This Means Now: This is a unique promotional event by Prime Video, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for all ICC events in Australia until 2027. It provides a chance for some interaction with a top player and increases visibility for Prime Video’s cricket coverage.
The Bigger Picture: Prime Video is putting resources into its cricket coverage, offering live matches, highlights, replays, and even a “rapid recap” feature for latecomers. The Champions Trophy, returning after an eight-year break, runs from February 19 to March 9, with all matches starting at 8:00 PM AEDT and available on Prime Video at no extra cost to subscribers. Key matchups include Pakistan vs. India on February 23.
