According to The Telegraph, BT outbid its rival by £20 million to secure the rights. In doing so, it will become the first broadcaster, other than Sky, to show overseas England cricket matches in 27 years (when England toured the West Indies in 1990). The deal demonstrates BT commitment to delivering more than just football (it already offers comprehensive football, rugby, tennis and motor racing coverage) and suggests that the broadcaster could have more to say when the England & Wales Cricket Board seeks to sign its next television deal in 2019, when Sky's current agreement ends.

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