According to International Cricket Council documents seen by the Sunday Tribune, Sky are unwilling to televise the Ireland v England ODI because of the extra cost involved. This will be the first summer in which Sky show all England's home internationals, a four-year deal which will cost the broadcaster £52m per annum. The BBC have also declined the opportunity "primarily due to scheduling difficulties".

The memo, from ICC Regional Development Manager Richard Holdsworth to chief executive Malcolm Speed, says that they have asked the BBC to reconsider, but are also investigating other avenues with other broadcasters.

Irish Cricket Union chief executive Peter Thompson is believed to have had exploratory talks with RTE but the absence of TV cameras from what is arguably Ireland's most prestigious fixture in 150 years is a huge blow. ICU secretary John Wright says the impact on boundary signage and match sponsorship would be considerable but that it would not have an effect on ticket prices. The ticketing arrangements will be decided at an ICU meeting this afternoon and will be announced shortly.

Ironically, Ireland's first game in the C&G Trophy, against Hampshire at Clontarf on 23 April, will be the first game shown live by Sky next summer.