Scotland v England to be broadcast live on Sky in August 2012

Cricket Scotland has today announced that Sky Sports will be in the Scottish capital on the 12 August 2012, to broadcast the third One Day International encounter, between Scotland v England at the Citylets Grange, Edinburgh.

Travelling supporters can rest assured; there will be no lack of entertainment throughout their Scottish stay, with the Edinburgh International Festival also taking place in the city in the month of August.

Paul King, Sky Sports Executive Cricket Producer said: ?It will be exciting to see a new team of Scottish cricketers and assess their chances of qualifying for future ICC events. I?m sure they will give England a tough game on home soil.?

Roddy Smith, Cricket Scotland Chief Executive said ?We are delighted at the news that Sky will be covering our match against England. With significant improvements on the field, it will be another fantastic opportunity for our guys to showcase their talents and give cricket in Scotland more important exposure?.

This fixture is part of Sky?s year round dedication to cricket, with coverage every month of the year including England overseas every winter and at home every summer plus county, women?s and youth cricket.