Cricket Australia has signed a deal with Disney to broadcast men’s and women’s matches for the next 7 years in India and Asia. From season 2023–2024, the deal, which is worth approximately more than $US250 million ($A361 million), would broadcast both the men’s and women’s Big Bash Leagues in India and “other territories across Asia.” Star India, a subsidiary of Disney, paid $3.02 billion last month to keep the broadcasting rights of the Indian Premier League.
“Disney Star is synonymous with the game in India, and we look forward to working with them to showcase the outstanding cricket played in Australia every summer,” CA chief executive Nick Hockley said in a statement. “There was significant interest in our rights and we are very grateful to our current rights holder, Sony, for their partnership, which will continue throughout this season.
Cricket Australia makes an official announcement
He further continued, “The magnitude of this association is testament to the enduring rivalry and respect that exists between Australian and Indian teams, the excitement and popularity of WBBL and BBL, and the high regard of Australian cricket in India and global markets more broadly.”
Prior to the T20 World Cup in Australia, Men in Blue will compete in a three-match T20I series against the Australian National Cricket Team. The three-match T20I series between India and Australia will begin on September 20 in Mohali. Apart from this India and Australia will compete in 5 match series in the next ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) between May 2023 and April 2027. India and Australia will be playing a five-match Test series for the first time since 1992.
