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The tour of Bangladesh will be England's first Test series in the
country. Bangladesh plays the Poms in two Tests and three one-day
internationals (ODI) from 21 October to 12 November.
Sri Lanka takes on England in three tests and three ODIs from 18
November to 22 December.
Former England captain and Sky Sports commentator since 1992,
Bob Willis said, "This is great news for us at Sky Sports and for
cricket. We share the English Cricket Board's enthusiasm for the
future of the game and have a proud tradition of bringing the excitement
of England's winter Tests to supporters in the UK, and ensuring
that Sky Sports viewers benefit from a diet of world-class cricket
throughout the year."
This season's winter cricket action is the culmination of yet another
year of comprehensive live cricket coverage on Sky Sports.
By the time the first Test against Bangladesh commences on 21 October,
Sky Sports will have shown 176 days of live cricket this year. They
include the 2003 South Africa World Cup, England's ODIs against
Pakistan, South Africa and Zimbabwe, and the inaugural Twenty20
Cup.
Next year, Sky will also cover England's tour of the West Indies.
It takes place from March to May. In India, Ten Sports recently
bagged the rights for West Indies cricket.
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