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Seven and Foxtel snag cricket rights, meaning more content but maybe not for free

Foxtel’s exclusive digital rights will dictate what Seven can do with cricket coverage, but it’s not going to be free and easy, writes Victoria University’s Marc C-Scott in this crossposting from The Conversation.

MARC C-SCOTT

April 16, 2018 9:09

Under a new broadcast rights deal Cricket Australia will part ways with its long broadcast partner, the Nine Network, after more than 40 years.

The A$1.182 billion deal lasts six years and will commence from this coming summer through to 2024. It will be split between Seven and Foxtel.

Tim Worner, James Sutherland and Patrick Delany at the Cricket Australia rights announcement

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Scott Bicket 17 Apr 18

Australian cricket fan is a loser for 3 out of 4 people.70 % of population are loser.Winners 30%,Loser

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Seven and Foxtel snag cricket rights, meaning more content but maybe not for free

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