Eurosport acquire more test cricket
November 10, 2010 · 0 Comments
British Eurosport have announced plans to broadcast action from the Test series between Sri Lanka and the West Indies which begins on Monday, November 15.
British Eurosport will have live coverage of the three-Test series, in addition to five one-day internationals and a one-off Twenty20 match throughout November and December.
The acquisition of the West Indies Tour of Sri Lanka follows the channel’s broadcast of the ongoing series between Pakistan and South Africa which saw Test cricket make its debut on Eurosport Television in the UK.
The first Test starts on November 15 in Galle, with Colombo the venue for the second Test later this month from November 23. The third and final Test takes place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy from December 1.
Managing Director of Eurosport in the UK, David Kerr said: “Cricket is proving to be a real hit on British Eurosport and we are delighted to be able to offer our viewers yet another excellent international series in 2010.
“In addition, we hope it will bring new sports fans to the channel at the end of what has already been a record year for our ratings in the UK.”
Tags: Eurosport, Sri Lanka, Twenty20, West Indies
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