The eight-year deal is worth a reported $US1.1 billion ($A1.31 billion).

The eight-year deal is worth a reported $US1.1 billion ($A1.31 billion). 
ESPN-Star, a Singapore-based joint venture between the American company and Rupert Murdoch's pan-Asian network, Star TV, last year secured the broadcasting rights for all International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, including the next two World Cups, until 2015. The eight-year deal is worth a reported $US1.1 billion ($A1.31 billion).. Leading cricket website Cricinfo has been acquired by ESPN as part of the US broadcaster's push to grow its global presence in online sports reporting. More...