(Cricket news) FanCode, India’s premier sports destination, will exclusively livestream the iconic Inter-School cricket tournament, the Harris Shield. For the first time in the tournament’s 126-year-old history, it will be broadcast on a sports platform. Swami Vivekanand International Borivali will take on General Education Academy in the final, starting December 11 and going on till December 13, and the game can be followed LIVE on FanCode.
Sports fans can catch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, OTT Play, Prime Video, WatchO and www.fancode.com.
This iconic tournament that’s synonymous with Mumbai cricket has been a breeding ground for legendary cricketing talents such as Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, and Shardul Thakur, who once graced it, representing their schools.
FanCode has always believed in the power of grassroot sports and aimed to provide a platform to superstars of tomorrow. It has earlier broadcast state leagues across multiple sports in Goa, Kerala, Assam, Uttarakhand etc.
The Harris Shield holds a rich history as one of the most revered platforms for budding cricketers in Mumbai. Over the years, it has witnessed amazing performances and has been a stepping stone for numerous cricketing talent. Some standout moments include the extraordinary partnership of 664 runs forged by two young cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli, from Shardashram Vidyamandir in 1988. Prithvi Shaw too made a name for himself, smashing 546 runs off 330 balls in a game at the tournament.
Yannick Colaco, Co-Founder of FanCode, said, “FanCode has always believed in the power of grassroots sports. The Harris Shield has a rich 126-year-old legacy and is an integral part of Mumbai cricket. We are thrilled to be part of history by broadcasting it LIVE for the very first time, and providing a platform to superstars of tomorrow.”
