Neo Sports to broadcast New Zealand cricket matches

Neo Sports Broadcast Ltd has bagged the rights to telecast all domestic and international cricket played in New Zealand until 2020, the company today said.

The coverage will begin with New Zealand's first Test against England starting March 6 in Dunedin. Also, India is scheduled to tour New Zealand in February 2014.

The 7-year deal includes 261 days of live cricket including 18 T20s, 63 ODIs and 36 Tests and includes rights for all of Asia excluding Middle-East.

"We are thrilled to partner with New Zealand Cricket and to have the opportunity to showcase New Zealand Cricket on our channels for the next 7 years.
 

"New Zealand has been the venue for some stellar cricket and memorable performances and we look forward to showcasing more of these in the years to come," COO, Neo Sports Prasana Krishnan said.