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ICU and ECB agree on matches and TV deals.

  • 22-01-2008 3:10pm
    #1
    DMC
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    It looks like the ECB have got their way and made sure that the ICU don't do another solo run in terms of TV rights, like hosting the ODI tournament with India and SA. It looks like the ICU are tied to whatever the ECB get in terms of the next broadcast contract.

    England to visit Ireland in 2009, 2011 and 2013
    Ireland and England agree on ODI schedule
    http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/current/story/332798.html
    Cricinfo staff
    January 22, 2008
    The Irish Cricket Union (ICU) and the ECB have agreed that Ireland will host England for ODIs in 2009, 2011 and 2013, while also confirming that Ireland will continue to participate in the English domestic structure "for the foreseeable future".

    The two governing bodies have also agreed to finalise television contracts for the two countries in order to provide income to support the development of the game and to avoid any scheduling clashes.

    "We are absolutely delighted that we have reached an agreement with the ECB moving forward . The ECB have been strong supporters of ours for a number of years and it was a logical step to enter into a more formal agreement," Warren Deutrom, the ICU's chief executive, said. "Having England play in Ireland in 2009, 2011 and 2013 will give the game a huge boost and I am sure our cricketing public will be looking forward to welcoming the English team."

    England played Ireland for the first time in 2006, winning by the unconvincing margin of 38 runs, in front of a sell-out crowd in Stormont.

    "We have a strong relationship with the ICU and we are delighted to have reached this agreement," David Collier, the ECB's chief executive, said. "The ODIs with Ireland will create a lot of interest and the participation in our domestic competitions by the Ireland team will help build on the outstanding achievements of the Ireland team in last year's World Cup."


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  • #2
    KevIRL
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    Hope they got some decent money from it.

    I still believe that Ireland should try to centrally contract their star players like their Rigby counterparts.

    Good to see some ODI's assured. Should be one every year IMO


  • #3
    TrueDub
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭TrueDub


    KevIRL wrote: »
    Hope they got some decent money from it.

    I still believe that Ireland should try to centrally contract their star players like their Rigby counterparts.

    I think they'll try to do something, but with finances the way they are their hands are tied to a large extent. It's the right way to go though.
    KevIRL wrote: »
    Good to see some ODI's assured. Should be one every year IMO

    Yes, it's good to see some guaranteed action against England. I think the ECB are playing Scotland & Ireland in alternate years, which is why it's only every 2 years here. Pity they didn't decide (I'm sure Ireland suggested it) to have a triangular series between the 3.


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