England in India

[m_vaughan]

Sky Sports have announced on their website that they have secured a 4 year deal with Nimbus. They hence will be screening the test series between India and England starting from March 1 and the next series in 2009. Apart from this, the Australian, Pakistan, Sri Lankan and South African tours of India will also be shown on Sky.

 

[Gunner786]

england fighting back against presidents!!

 

[irottev]

lol England. They always lose warm up games.

 

[Sureshot]

And?

They don't mean much, plus we're a bowler short and a batsman short.

They are more important for getting players used to heat, conditions, etc.

It's not over yet either irottev.

 

[jazz]

Sky Sports have announced on their website that they have secured a 4 year deal with Nimbus. They hence will be screening the test series between India and England starting from March 1 and the next series in 2009. Apart from this, the Australian, Pakistan, Sri Lankan and South African tours of India will also be shown on Sky.

yes skysports have the rights for all of India's home games for 4 years. they now have rights to all matches which include England and Australia, West Indies, South Africa and India at home

covering India home matches is big for sky they should get plenty of viewers for that

 

[kenni_greg]

Good deal for Sky. They seem to have got most of their Commentary team on the broadcast as well.

I imagine Nimbus are feeling a little silly, not only did they fail to garner up interest from other networks, they've also sold off the rights to the English public for the next four years, meaning no more debacles like this one.

Excellent! Did I also read earlier that Atherton is joining the Sky commentary team, but Mark Nicholas isn't? It just gets better .

I think Mark Nicholas will join after he's finished with his commitments in Australia for this Winter.

 

[andrew_nixon]

I think Mark Nicholas will join after he's finished with his commitments in Australia for this Winter.

Probably not. He's signed a deal with Channel Five for their highlights coverage.

 

[bharat]

England are 10/1

Munaf Patel bowled the fastest ball of the match(as told by L.Sivaramakrishnan) -140.8 Kmph. Munaf really impressed my .4 out of his 5 wickets were bolds.
Many people in the India vs Pakistan thread were mocking that India can't produce fast bowlers.
I think we's readying a reply to that.

 

[m_vaughan]

India havent had a quality fast bowler for a while now. It'll be interesting to see whether these bowlers (Patel and Singh) have what it takes to succeed in the top level.

 

[aditya123]

Sky Sports have announced on their website that they have secured a 4 year deal with Nimbus. They hence will be screening the test series between India and England starting from March 1 and the next series in 2009. Apart from this, the Australian, Pakistan, Sri Lankan and South African tours of India will also be shown on Sky.

does that mean that we will have to hear the likes of Bob Willis, Paul Allot and Co this series !

 

[m_vaughan]

Yes as a part of the deal, Sky will send their commentry team to India. Should add a lot more spice to the mix since Nimbus dont really have anyone.

 

[USA]

Does anyone know what the sky deal does to broadcast rights for the USA. Is it going to be on Dish Network or Directv?

 

[m_vaughan]

The Sky deal will only apply in the UK and Northern Ireland.

 

[rahulk666]

Munaf Patel has been bowling wel right through the domestic season and also in the current match going on. He should be given a chance in the England test series. The selectors have to strike the iron when its hot.

Prime example of this is Irfan pathan. He was not selected for AUstralia tour but got in due to Zaheer's fitness problems. If Zaheer would have not gotten injured, Pathan may not have gotten a chance to play and impress. Munaf is riding a crest now and putting him in international scene now will boost his confidence no end. I hope the selectors give Munaf a chance in current test series.

 

[ZexyZahid]

does that mean that we will have to hear the likes of Bob Willis, Paul Allot and Co this series !

Don't know if they are in the team. But you will certainly hear the great voices and analysis of Mike Atherton, Ian Botham, David Gower and Nasser Hussain.

Sky secure rights for England-India series
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/indveng/content/current/story/238570.html