BBC Sport has today announced an audio deal to extend live cricket coverage up to and including the 2028 season.

The new four-year agreement with the ECB extends the existing deal which runs to 2024 and ensures live coverage of all England’s home Tests, one-day internationals and IT20s will continue to be heard exclusively across BBC radio’s airwaves.

The agreement means Test Match Special will broadcast past its 70th anniversary having first provided full ball-by-ball commentary in 1957. TMS will also cover matches across the men’s County Cricket and women’s domestic season, as well as commentary of every game from The Hundred.

Barbara Slater, Director, BBC Sport, said: “We know how much listeners cherish cricket on BBC radio and especially TMS with its unique combination of expert analysis, lively, engaging and entertaining commentary.

“It is part of the fabric of cricket and we are delighted this new deal ensures TMS continues its great tradition of making cricket accessible to all.”

Tony Singh, ECB Chief Commercial Officer, said: “For many people, TMS, BBC Radio and BBC Sounds will be constant companions through a thrilling summer of cricket.

“As well as being the only place to go for live audio commentary of The Ashes, it’s also the home of so much great coverage of men’s county and women’s domestic cricket and The Hundred.

“We’re delighted that we have also now agreed an extension to this winning partnership so that listeners can continue to tune in to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds for live cricket commentary for a further four years.”

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