The BBC signs a two-year deal to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of the Indian Premier League, starting on Saturday.
The BBC has signed a two-year deal to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of the Indian Premier League.
The 2019 edition of the world's biggest T20 competition begins on Saturday, 23 March and runs until 12 May.Coverage of the Indian Premier League kicks off a big summer of cricket on BBC radio, including the World Cup and the men's and women's Ashes. "This summer of cricket is set to be one of the most exciting in recent memory and I'm thrilled we're kicking it off with comprehensive coverage of the IPL, which is one of the sport's most vibrant competitions," said Ben Gallop, head of radio and digital for BBC Sport.
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