CA sign radio deal with ABC

Under the agreement cricket followers will be able to continue tuning in to ABC Radio broadcasts of all international cricket played in Australia (Test, one-day international, international T20 and women’s international T20), beginning with today’s first Commonwealth Ashes Test in Brisbane.

The live, uninterrupted ball-by-ball coverage on ABC Local Radio and digital (DAB+) will also include broadcasting the finals of the KFC Big Bash League, RYOBI One-Day Cup and Women’s National Cricket League.

Cricket Australia Executive General Manager - Media, Communications & Marketing Ben Amarfio said: “We appreciate that there’s been a lot of public interest throughout the negotiation process, which goes to show just how passionate Australians are about cricket and the overall coverage of the game. 

"We are very pleased to be extending Australian cricket’s long association with ABC Radio which for so many people across the country is the ultimate sound of summer.

“ABC Radio’s high-quality ball-by-ball coverage will continue taking the game to millions, playing an important role in our ongoing efforts to make cricket Australia’s favourite team sport. 

"We are particularly pleased that the ABC will be broadcasting women’s cricket, helping promote the talents of our leading female players to audiences across Australia.

“We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership.”

As part of the agreement ABC Radio will provide regular score updates of every Sheffield Shield and Interstate One Day Cup Match during its flagship live sports program Grandstand. ABC will also provide coverage of the Women’s Ashes Test, Prime Minister’s XI and Imparja Cup, as well as promoting Cricket Australia’s annual Sir Donald Bradman Oration.

All of ABC’s cricket broadcasts will be streamed live and in full via Cricket Australia Live: the official app and www.cricket.com.au. 

Mr Amarfio praised Cricket Australia’s legal and broadcast teams for their work in finalising the agreement.