ZEE5 Global announces Cricket Darbar, an original Hindi weekly show streaming as part of the Free5 offering. Free5 is a one-stop destination on ZEE5 that brings together a wide range of free content, including TV shows, Movies, K-dramas, and web series, News and Kids content.  

Cricket Darbar transforms cricket discussions into an entertaining royal court format.  Designed around the ongoing cricket season, the show brings together humour, debate, and fan perspectives in a never-seen-before talk show format where Maharaja, the decision maker, is be played by none other than India’s former opening batter – Shikhar Dhawan. Premiered on May 6, the series will follow a weekly release schedule during the ongoing cricket season. Each episode will feature a special Royal Mehman, with Adah Sharma appearing in the first episode. The show also features RJ Kisna, a popular influencer known for his humorous take through his widely loved Instagram character.

Key Details:

– Title: Cricket Darbar

– Platform: ZEE5 Global

– Language: Hindi

– Genre: Sports talk show

– Release: May 6, 2026

– Production: The Lallantop

– Cast: Maharaj (King): Shikhar Dhawan

 What is Cricket Darbar about?

Cricket Darbar is a weekly cricket-themed show set in a royal court, where the biggest moments, controversies, and conversations from the cricketing world are discussed, debated, and judged. Each episode revolves around a central theme from the week’s matches, bringing together contrasting perspectives: emotional fan reactions and  expert opinions culminating in a final verdict by the Maharaj.

Blending satire, humour, and insight, the show reimagines cricket discussions as a dramatic and entertaining “Darbar,” making it as engaging for casual viewers as it is for hardcore fans.

Why Cricket Darbar stands out:

• A first-of-its-kind royal court format for cricket discussions
• Blends comedy, satire, and analysis in one cohesive narrative
• Captures the pulse of fan culture through real fan reactions, and debates
• Features celebrity cricketer – Shikhar Dhawan as the “Maharaj”
• Designed as a weekly, topical format