Cricket
Channel 4 secures free-to-air rights to England tour of India
UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 has completed a deal for non-exclusive rights to England's tour of India, bringing live test cricket to UK free-to-air television for the first time since 2005
ICC issues RFP for Women’s Cricket World Cup sports presentation
A request for proposals for sports presentation services has been issued for next year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be staged across New Zealand.
New Zealand Cricket renews with Super Smash title sponsor Dream11
New Zealand Cricket has agreed a long-term renewal to its association with sports fantasy gaming platform Dream11
ESPN+, Cricket West Indies seal five-year media rights deal
ESPN+ has expanded its cricket coverage by striking a five-year agreement with Cricket West Indies for exclusive media and digital rights in the United States to all West Indies international home matches a…
Broadcasters in over 100 countries for rescheduled Abu Dhabi T10 League
The fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League has secured coverage to air the tournament in 100 countries
Former NRL chief Greenberg named head of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Todd Greenberg, former chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League, has been confirmed as the new chief executive of the Australian Cricketers' Association following an ACA board meeting earlier …
Sony agrees three-year deal for Pakistan cricket rights
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has agreed a three-year media rights deal with the Pakistan Cricket Board, covering the board's home international matches and the annual Pakistan…
PCB announces international media-rights deals
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a series of international media-rights deals covering cricket played in the country during the 2021 to 2023 period
Fordham named new Rajasthan Royals Group CEO
Former IMG and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) executive Mike Fordham has been appointed chief executive of Indian Premier League cricket team Rajasthan Royals
Eros Now agrees streaming and sponsorship deal with Abu Dhabi T10
Indian streaming platform Eros Now has acquired media rights in multiple markets for this year's Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament and agreed a sponsorship deal with Team Abu Dhabi
LV= resumes connection with elite English cricket through new ECB deal
LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) has rekindled its association with elite cricket in England and Wales by agreeing a three-year deal to become the new official title sponsor of England’s men’s and women’s Tests …
IMG says discussions ongoing about future of IPL deal
IMG has moved to counter reports that its 13-year event management rights contract with Twenty20 cricket competition the Indian Premier League has been terminated, issuing a statement in which it said…
Former ECB chair Graves joins Oakwell Sports Advisory
Oakwell Sports Advisory group, the London-based specialist corporate service for the sports and media technology sector, has announced the appointment of Colin Graves, CBE to its advisory board
Eurosport India to broadcast UAE-Ireland series
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired exclusive rights in India to the forthcoming cricket series between the United Arab Emirates and Ireland
India bridles at quarantine restrictions in Australia
The Indian cricket team is reported to be unhappy at what it sees as overly restrictive quarantine restrictions during its tour in Australia, raising doubts over the location of the planned fourth Test…
Bangladesh Cricket Board exceeds expectations in $2.1m Windies rights deal
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has raised BDT17.9 crore (€1.7m/$2.1m) from its sale of broadcast rights to Bangladesh’s forthcoming home series against West Indies.
CMC Markets adds Sydney Sixers BBL cricket club to Australia portfolio
Online trading provider CMC Markets has signed as a key sponsor of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) cricket club Sydney Sixers for the 2020-21 season.
Sri Lanka Cricket secures JAT Holdings as sponsor, finalises Dialog Axiata deal
Sri Lanka Cricket has added paint manufacturer JAT Holdings to its sponsorship portfolio as well as confirming an extension with long-term sponsor Dialog Axiata