Fairfax secures cricket broadcast rights Fairfax Radio will be broadcasting cricket over the coming summer with the announcement of a new five-year deal by Cricket Australia. Under the agree, Fairfax will broadcast the Melbourne and Sydney Tests, the ODI series, T20 internationals and the Big Bash League through 3AW Melbourne, 2UE Sydney, 4BC Brisbane and 6PR Perth. ABC will continue to cover Test cricket, as it has done since 1924, but no longer has exclusive rights under the terms of the new agreement. Southern Cross Austereo's Triple M network will broadcast the BBL. "The radio rights agreement between Cricket Australia and Fairfax Radio Network marks an exciting new chapter for cricket in Australia and offers followers of the game even more ways to enjoy the cricket action this summer," CA's Ben Amarfio said. Adam Lang, the managing director of Fairfax Radio Network, said in a statement: We are excited to be broadcasting a sport that plays such an integral role in the Australian way of life. Cricket has a rich history of sporting success for our nation and we are delighted to be a part of its future. The move from CA brings it further into line with the AFL and NRL, which has a number of broadcasters in each state. The AFL is called in Melbourne by ABC, 3AW, SEN and Triple M, and the National Rugby League has radio rights in Sydney with ABC, 2GB and Triple M. Commentators for the Fairfax coverage are yet to be finalised.