ECB Lining Up Asia ESPN Deal
May 18, 2012
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is set to announce a £125m broadcast deal with ESPN to show county games in Asia.
It is reported to be a three- year deal that will commence next year, with the possibility of a further two years.
The previous contract, signed in 2008, was worth around £23m. The ESPN deal will run concurrently with the next Sky broadcasting contract worth approximately £260m.
The ECB is discussing new anti-corruption security measures at live broadcast county matches as part of the deal with ESPN. The measures will include more stringent restrictions on dressing room access and confiscation of players’ mobile phones during matches.
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