MUMBAI: While on the home grounds, ESPN has bagged the rights to screen the forthcoming one-day international series between England and Zimbabwe, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) Asia has secured its UK and Europe telecast rights.

The international feed for SET India will present the exclusive coverage of the five match, one day international series between England and Zimbabwe, which will take place in Zimbabwe during November and December.

While announcing the above news, SET Asia, executive vice president International affairs, Rajan Singh said, "Sony Entertainment Television Asia has had a history of bringing top quality cricket to the UK and European television screens and this winter is no different. Our aim is to cater for a wide range of cricket supporters not just those from the subcontinent and the screening of the Zimbabwe-England series is a step in the right direction in achieving that."

Apparently, the series had almost fell apart due to political reasons, which have been talked about for factors other than cricket during much of its build up. With the go-ahead been given now, it would be fascinating to see who comes out on top after the five-match tussle, says a company release.

England are fast becoming one of the most improved and talented cricketing outfits in the world and their progress to the ICC Champions Trophy final this summer made their presence clear to the rest of the cricket world. Zimbabwe on the other hand is a team mixed with fresh, young talent who are trying to establish themselves and will be out to impress in front of their home crowd.

The schedule for the series is as follows:

.Friday 26 November - 1st ODI (Harare)
.Sunday 28 November - 2nd ODI (Harare)
.Wednesday 1 December - 3rd ODI (Bulawayo)
.Saturday 4 December - 4th ODI (Bulawayo)
.Sunday 5 December - 5th ODI (Bulawayo)
.All matches start at 7:30 am (GMT)