MUMBAI: Star Sports is now prepared to telecast India team's games starting with a friendly match against Nepal on 6 June.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), its marketing partners, have shared the national football team’s yearly fixtures. The India National Team will play 15 competitive games including eight matches in India (till March 2018). All the international fixtures will be streamed live on Star Sports and Hotstar, its digital platform.

The Star Network, having aired successfully many a international footballing events, is now set to regale India's sports fans with a world-class live television experience of its national team. A Star India Spokesperson said that it was a huge step forward. Telecasting the national fixtures is a significant addition to its line-up of football properties and validates its network as the top destination for football fans.

The National team already played and won two games against Cambodia and AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Myanmar. AIFF recently launched the annual multi-country Champions Cup to be played in August '17 by four countries including India. The competition will be held from August 18-27, 2017 where the team will play for games provided they reach the finals.

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