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The Ashes down under: guide

From November Nine will broadcast Ashes Test Series, One Day International and the T20 ITL.

cricket_ballFrom November to February, Nine will broadcast cricket from the 2013 Commonwealth Bank Ashes Test Series – Australia vs England, the Carlton Mid One Day International Series and the KFC T20 ITL Series.

The cricket action begins live from the GABBA on Thursday, November 21, from 9.00am AEDT.

Nine’s expert commentary panel will feature some of the game’s biggest names including Bill Lawry, Ian Chappell, Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Mark Nicholas, Michael Slater, Shane Warne, Michael Hussey, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, James Brayshaw, Michael Vaughan and Richie Benaud.

The Cricket Show, hosted by Michael Slater, will also return for the 2013-14 season during the CommBank Ashes Test lunch breaks. Slater will be joined by former star fast bowler Brett Lee. Together they will give their expert analysis on all the latest action as well as first-session recaps, player profiles, Master Classes, international and domestic updates, viewer emails, questions and feedback.

Nine Network Head of Sport, Steve Crawley, said: “When Australia plays England for the Ashes it reaches beyond sport. Our production team at Wide World of Sports is excited and nervous at the same time as we prepare to broadcast one of the world’s great contests.”

James Sutherland, Cricket Australia CEO, said: “There’s nothing bigger than an England tour and Nine will again play an important role in bringing all the international action to life this summer.

“Complemented by regular production innovations, the Nine Network has delivered the highest quality broadcast to Australian cricket fans for more than three decades. We have no doubt that’s only going to continue this season.”

The Nine Network will also continue its tradition of bringing viewers the latest in cricket broadcast technology. For over 30 years innovation has been a key part of Nine’s broadcast success and cricket fans won’t be disappointed this summer. Details to follow.

Cricket fans can also extend their viewing experience by heading to Australia’s most popular cricket destination, cricket.com.au, for live scores and commentary, expert opinion, player profiles, breaking news, video highlights and other great features.

2013/2014 Cricket Broadcast Schedule

Tour matches 2013-2014

Wednesday 6 – 9 November 2013
10:00am AEDT – Live
Australia A vs England, Hobart

Ashes Test Series
Thursday 21 – 25 November 2013
9:00am AEDT – Live

GABBA, QLD
Thursday 5 – 9 December 2013
9:30am AEST – Live
Adelaide Oval, SA

Friday 13 – 17 December 2013
9:30am AEST – Live
WACA Ground, WA

Thursday 26 – 30 December 2013
9:30am AEST – Live
MCG, VIC

Friday 3 – 7 January 2014
9:30am AEST – Live
SCG, NSW

One Day Internationals (ODI)
Sunday 12 Jan 2014
1:30pm AEDT – Live
Carlton Mid ODI Series – Australia v England, Melbourne

Friday 17 Jan 2014
1:30pm AEDT – Live
Carlton Mid ODI Series – Australia v England, Brisbane

Sunday 19 Jan 2014
1:30pm AEDT – Live
Carlton Mid ODI Series – Australia v England, Sydney

Friday 24 Jan 2014
1:30pm AEDT – Live
Carlton Mid ODI Series – Australia v England, Perth

Sunday 26 Jan 2014
1:30pm AEDT – Live
Carlton Mid ODI Series – Australia v England – Adelaide

KFC T20 International Series
Wednesday 29 Jan 2014
7:30pm AEDT – Live
KFC T20 INTL – Australia v England, Hobart

Friday 31 Jan 2014
7:30pm AEDT – Live
KFC T20 INTL – Australia v England, Melbourne

Sunday 2 Feb 2014
7:30pm AEDT – Live
KFC T20 INTL – Australia v England , Sydney

NB: Broadcast times are subject to change. Please check local TV guides.

20 Responses

  1. Jason – No. AEDT = Sydney / Melbourne time. AEST = Brisbane time. There is only two hours difference between Brisbane and WA.

    I know that AEST can sometimes refer to Australian Easter Summer Time, but since some times in the article mention AEDT, it would be safe to assume that AEST refers to Brisbane time.

    Of course, I am making a huge assumption.
    9:30am AWST = 7:30am AEST = 6:30am AEDT.

    In any case, I am sure the press release is meant to read AWST. There is no way that they will start cricket at the WACA that early just to please channel nine.

    Dave: Do Nine plan to show the cricket on GEM when Nine News / ACA is on in certain states?

  2. Hey David do you know if they will stream all the matches to pc as well. They said in the rights announcement all the games will be streamed to pc live

  3. Bogues – No, -3 hrs = 6:30am
    “Innovation has been a key part of Nine’s broadcast success” – Now…breakfast cricket.
    Ashes cricket must be the slowest, most boring thing on TV (except maybe for The Mole).

  4. Looking forward to this. Nine and other networks will broadcast the Ashes in HD in the following years because the Analogue signal will be switched off. That is there only main excuse, all Networks for their large sporting broadcasts use HD cameras so they can do it.

  5. you would think 9 would listen to the fans and would have replaced the old out of dat commentators like. chappell, healy and co. but nope they keep them on

  6. lol

    “The Nine Network will also continue its tradition of bringing viewers the latest in cricket broadcast technology. For over 30 years innovation has been a key part of Nine’s broadcast success and cricket fans won’t be disappointed this summer. Details to follow.”

  7. Bring it on!!!

    Driving up to Wagga Wagga to watch the first test with my best mate… haven’t missed watching the first test together in 10 years

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