To think it was ever in doubt that Sunday's Cricket World Cup final would be on free-to-air TV. The corks will be flying at Channel 4 towers and Sky HQ, too. England beat New Zealand in a stunning Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on SundayIncredible advert for one-day cricket was also shown on terrestrial television by Channel 4After 102 overs of pulsating, barely believable drama, there could have been no better advert for the sport. Even as the drama reached its climax, and his own country's hopes went up in smoke, Ian Smith guided viewers masterfully through. It would be truly criminal if this World Cup final proves a glorious one-off.

Source: Daily Mail July 14, 2019 23:07 UTC