Mark Waugh joins FOX Cricket

FOX Sports has confirmed five new commentators for its upcoming Cricket coverage.

Former Australian international cricketer Mark Waugh, ‘Mr. Cricket’ Mike Hussey, former Australian women’s star Melanie Jones, former England captain Michael Vaughan, and World Cup winner for England Isa Guha, will upcoming channel FOX Cricket.

The announcement comes follows confirmation of Adam Gilchrist joining Allan Border and Brendon Julian.

Foxtel and FOX Sports CEO, Patrick Delany, said, “We won’t just broadcast cricket – we will revolutionise it. We will give fans more of the game they love, on more platforms so they can watch when and how they want.

“This is more than pointing a camera, its about looking at every aspect of the game and finding new ways to deliver something better, something different, something special.

“That’s why we are assembling a commentary team like no other. With over 550 Tests, 1200 ODIs and 75 T20s between them, this team will lead the biggest cricket broadcasting shake-up ever. And it will continue to grow.

“We have a big summer ahead. And we are charging toward it.”

FOX Sports’ Head of Television, Steve Crawley, said: “The first step in producing a truly revolutionary cricket broadcast is putting together the right team of on-camera talent.

“FOX Cricket will be about entertainment, fun, chemistry and testing the boundaries. It will honour the past and own the future.

“That’s where Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Mike Hussey, Brendon Julian, Mark Waugh, Mel Jones, Allan Border and Michael Vaughan walk in. This is a world class team.

“Isa Guha? It’s true, some Australians don’t know her but Isa will become a household name – she’s an international cricketer having represented England and a brilliant ball-by-ball caller.
“The others you know. It’s one hell of a line up. And there is more to come.”

All men’s Test Matches, One-Day and T20 Internationals plus every game of the Big Bash League will be shown Live under the new 6 year deal.