England’s cricket Test tour of Pakistan at risk of television blackout

England are facing a possible TV blackout for their Test tour of ­Pakistan in October with not a ­single UK broadcaster having bid for the rights for the three-match series. The Guardian has learned that a tender document issued last month by the Pakistan Cricket Board has not produced any interest from the UK, with none of the broadcasters even entering negotiations at this stage. England’s most recent Test series in Pakistan in December 2022 was televised by Sky Sports, which holds the exclusive rights for all home Test matches.