Live Cricket Coverage - Is Pay Per View the Way to Go?

 

Free-to-air televised cricket coverage is long gone. The majority of televised cricket coverage is now available via satellite subscription channels. Free viewing is restricted to highlights. Are you willing to pay for high-quality commentary and high-tech tools of analysis on TV?

Some of these channels broadcast live cricket over the internet, on radio and via mobile devices and to many parts of the world. This trend of increased media choice and global coverage is good for cricket fans as it will drive down the cost of pay-per view.

There are many channels that offer pay-per-view. Here is some information on the most popular and best ones. The location of your TV determines whether you can watch live cricket via cable, satellite or both.

Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting) provides an excellent service for UK and Ireland viewers but not anywhere else. The commentary is of a very high quality, with ex-test players providing the commentary. Highlights and live action are also shown, as well as lots of high tech analyses to encourage discussion. Sky broadcasts live cricket coverage around the globe.

You can watch Sky Sports cricket live on your PC if you have Sky Multiroom and Sky Sports. It's a brand new service, and there are some technology issues. As with other streaming services, you'll need to pay an extra fee for each cricket match. Sky Multiroom allows you to watch cricket on two screens at home. Sky's downside is its cost and commitment. Only their most expensive packages include Sky Sports.

Since 1995, Fox Sports Satellite coverage has been a strong competitor to Channel Nine's free-to-air cricket broadcasting in Australia. ESPN Star Sports has exclusive rights for the next four years to broadcast Cricket Australia's home and international matches across television, radio, mobile, and internet in Asia.

In June 2007, the ESPN Star cable television network launched Star Cricket, a 24-hour cricket channel aimed at Indian audiences. ESPN Star is a huge audience with a reach of 25 countries and 150 millions households in Asia. Star Cricket can also be accessed via satellite broadcasters TataSky TV or Dish TV. This includes live cricket and highlights, as well as cricket news updates. It is a feast for cricket lovers 라운드티비.

Ten Sports, a satellite sports channel, is a popular choice for South Asians. It broadcasts live cricket matches from around the world to customers in South Asia, Europe, Middle East and Asia. It's available via digital TV and cable.

Check out my article about live cricket streaming. It's a huge improvement in the past couple of years, and I look forward to seeing what we can expect in another year. The technological advancements and increased competition are sure to bring us more live coverage options and hopefully, at a cheaper price.