Cricket Australia sealed a record $1.02 billion (Aus$1.5 billion) extension of its domestic TV rights deal Tuesday, calling it an important commercial outcome for the sport.

Under the agreement, its current partnership with the pay-tv Foxtel Group and free-to-air Seven West Media will continue for a further seven years.

It gives the media groups rights to broadcast home Tests, one-day and Twenty20 internationals, and the domestic Big Bash League, which will be reduced from its current schedule of 61 matches to 43.

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The new deal starts in mid-2024 when the current six-year agreement runs out, and represents a $12 million (Aus$19 million) per year increase which Cricket Australia said would drive investments at all levels of the game.

"We are delighted to be continuing our broadcast partnership with the Foxtel Group and Seven under an improved deal," said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley.

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"This is an important commercial outcome for all of Australian cricket and one that will ensure we can continue to deliver important community programs, support volunteers and increase participation to keep cricket strong."

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Cricket Australia sealed a record $1.02 billion (Aus$1.5 billion) extension of its domestic TV rights deal Tuesday, calling it an important commercial outcome for the sport.

Cricket Australia sealed a record $1.02 billion (Aus$1.5 billion) extension of its domestic TV rights deal Tuesday, calling it an important commercial outcome for the sport. Under the agreement, its current partnership with the pay-tv Foxtel Group and free-to-air Seven West Media will continue for a further seven years. It gives the media groups rights to broadcast home Tests, one-day and Twenty20 internationals, and the domestic Big Bash League, which will be reduced from its current schedule of 61 matches to 43. Read more: I am not a criminal: David Warner lashes out at Cricket Australia over his lifetime captaincy ban The new deal starts in mid-2024 when the current six-year agreement runs out, and represents a $12 million (Aus$19 million) per year increase which Cricket Australia said would drive investments at all levels of the game. "We are delighted to be continuing our broadcast partnership with the Foxtel Group and Seven under an improved deal," said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley. WATCH | Australian captain Meg Lanning ends sabbatical, returns to play for Australia × "This is an important commercial outcome for all of Australian cricket and one that will ensure we can continue to deliver important community programs, support volunteers and increase participation to keep cricket strong." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Cricket Australia signs a new $1.02 billion broadcast deal. Details here.

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India.

Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday.

Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India.

"We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement.

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"But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer."

The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3.

"We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures:</h2>

Men

Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA

Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA

Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville

Women

Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney

Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney&nbsp;

Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney

Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville&nbsp;

Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns&nbsp;

Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Men

Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville

Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns

Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane

Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra

Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide

Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth

Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane

Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide&nbsp;

Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne&nbsp;

Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney

Women

Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra

Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart

Men

Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth&nbsp;

Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney&nbsp;

Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide

Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra&nbsp;

Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart

Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney 
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Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India. Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday. Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India. "We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement. ALSO READ: Pakistan will not support ICC in rescheduling of T20 World Cup for IPL 2020: PCB official "But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer." The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3. "We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said. ALSO READ: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures: Men Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville Women Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast Men Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney Women Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart Men Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney

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Cricket Australia signs a new $1.02 billion broadcast deal. Details here.

Cricket Australia announce complete fixtures for 2020-21 home season; to host India, West Indies, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and New Zealand