Big Bash League to be broadcasted on free tv (Ten)

[BD_TigerZ]

Channel Nine retains broadcast rights

Test cricket will remain on Channel Nine

Channel Nine has retained the rights to broadcast Australia's home international matches after agreeing to a deal worth $500 million over five years.

Nine saw off a bold bid from Channel Ten to claim the rights to Test, ODI and Twenty20 international cricket but Ten is believed to have secured a deal worth approximately $20 million a year to broadcast the Big Bash League, which will appear on free-to-air television for the first time.

Ten had made a significant play for the full cricket schedule but Nine had the right to match the bid, although that was complicated by its reluctance to sign up for the BBL.

Full story: http://www.espncricinfo.com/australi...ry/638845.html

Good news for us here in Aus to get some cricket.. Although would have liked all games aus plays and icc tournaments..

[BengaliPagol]

Yeaaaah finally the Big Bash is on free tv. Partyy time.

[BD_TigerZ]

Does this go in the international or just cricket section?? Meh..

[MHRAM]

BBL for free? doesnt matter for me, they always show BBL on star cricket

[Isnaad]

Originally Posted by MHRAM
BBL for free? doesnt matter for me, they always show BBL on star cricket

Roger that.

[BengaliPagol]

Well you had to pay for dish to watch Star Cricket right? I wouldn't call that 'free'.

Same concept here in Aus.