Foxtel signs English cricket deal

Foxtel has signed a multi-year agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board to screen English international cricket.

Starting with Australia’s T20 and One Day International Tour of England this Saturday, the agreement covers 12 international tours to be played in England from 2020 to 2023 including appearances by Australia, India and South Africa.

FOX Sports Executive Director Steve Crawley said: “After a break of almost six months, it will be great to see Australia’s cricket team back in action on FOX Sports against the old foe.

“Anytime Australia and England face-off, the series comes with a special mix of history and anticipation. The One Day International and ODI series will see Australian stars like David Warner, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins come up against World Cup hero Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan and Tom Banton, one of the rising stars of English cricket. It’s going to be an action-packed fortnight of the very best international cricket.

“We are excited that all the T-20 and ODI action on FOX Sports will feature an outstanding commentary team featuring former England captains Mike Atherton and Nasser Hussain along with Michael Holding and our very own Shane Warne.”

Foxtel already has deals with Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa and the Indian Cricket Board of Control and now England and Wales Cricket Board.

Australia’s Tour of England (all times are AEST)

Saturday, September 5
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
First T20I
3.00 am

Sunday, September 6
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Second T20I
11.15 pm

Wednesday, September 9
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Third T20I
3.00 am

Friday, September 11
Old Trafford, Manchester
First ODI
10.00 pm

September 13
Old Trafford, Manchester
Second ODI
10.00 pm

September 16
Old Trafford, Manchester
Third ODI
10.00 pm