Deal covers England men’s T20 and ODI tour this autumn
Move may lead to new cricket rights holder in UK market
Cricket Australia has opened negotiations with a number of broadcasters, including streaming platforms Amazon and Dazn, over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men’s and women’s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia’s men in Melbourne next year.
Cricket Australia’s media rights team visited London last month for talks with potential broadcast partners and plans to complete the process next month before the start of their domestic season, which begins with a two-Test series against Bangladesh in August.
It is hoped that England’s extensive touring schedule to Australia over the next four years, which also includes the men’s white-ball team playing eight ODI and T20 games this autumn, will enable Cricket Australia to secure a long-term deal for all their home international cricket after being forced to accept short-term contracts in the recent past. To mark the 150th anniversary of the first Test match between Australia and England, a one-off Test is being played at the MCG between the two men’s sides next March.
