Beyond the Test World

USA broadcast deal struck

DIRECTV has secured broadcast rights in the USA for all ICC and IPL tournaments

DIRECTV has secured broadcast rights in the USA for all ICC and IPL tournaments. These rights include events such as the 2009 World Twenty20 in England, the 2009 and 2010 IPL tournaments and the 2011 World Cup.

Martin Williamson is executive editor of ESPNcricinfo and managing editor of ESPN Digital Media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa