Cricket West Indies signs long-term broadcast rights deal with Sky New Zealand

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced to sign a long-term broadcast rights agreement with Sky New Zealand and the deal will cover television and digital rights.

After the partnership, cricket fans in New Zealand will be able to watch all West Indies home matches live on Sky Go mobile app and the Sky Sports Now streaming app.

The ongoing Sri Lanka tour of the West indies, which features three T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests, will be broadcast on Sky New Zealand platforms.

Commenting on the deal, CWI President, Ricky Skerritt said in a statement: “CWI is pleased to announce that we will be doing business with another leading sports broadcaster, Sky New Zealand. We are continuing to ensure an expanding worldwide coverage of the exciting West Indies brand of international and regional cricket.”

Johnny Grave, CEO of CWI said: “This landmark long-term agreement with Sky New Zealand’s leading sports broadcaster will ensure West Indies matches and New Zealand tours of the West Indies can be watched live on TV and mobile devices. This partnership delivers on our strategy to deliver the best of West Indies cricket to fans all over the world.”

Sophie Moloney, CEO Sky New Zealand said: “The West Indies have always delivered some of the most exciting and explosive cricket, appreciated by fans around the world. New Zealand cricket lovers are no exception, and we look forward to continuing our fantastic relationship on behalf of our customers.”

Earlier, CWI had signed a broadcast rights agreement with SuperSport which has secured the rights to West Indies Cricket until the end of 2024 in sub-Saharan Africa.

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