BBC TV to show men's and women's T20 internationals this summer
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Former England World Cup winner Isa Guha will present live TV coverage and highlights programmes this summer
England's second men's Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka on Thursday is live on BBC Two from 18:00 BST.
It is one of four England T20 matches - two men's and two women's games - to be televised live on the BBC this summer as part of a comprehensive package across TV, radio and digital.
The men's second T20 against Pakistan on 18 July will be shown too, and there will be live coverage of England women's third T20 against India in July and their opening game against New Zealand on 1 September.
In a big summer for women's cricket, the inaugural match of The Hundred, between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals, will be shown live on the BBC, followed by 10 more men's matches and up to eight women's fixtures.
The popular No Balls podcast, presented by England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and bowler Kate Cross, has also moved to BBC Sounds.
In addition to the live TV coverage, the BBC is showing highlights of Tests, one-day-internationals and T20s throughout the summer.
Presented by Isa Guha, Today at the Test will offer daily highlights of the five-match series against India starting in August.
On BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, Test Match Special is broadcasting ball-by-ball radio commentary on all England's men's and women's international games.
In addition, there is local radio commentary of every ball of men's county cricket as well as match reports, live text commentary, special features and in-play clips on the BBC Sport website.
"We're thrilled to bring a wealth of top-class domestic and international cricket across BBC TV, radio and online to the nation this summer," said Barbara Slater, the BBC's director of sport.
"With a mix of new cricket competition The Hundred along with Test cricket, T20s and ODIs, we will deliver all of the twists and turns of the cricket season and bring fans straight to the heart of the action."
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