The deal covers exclusive free-to-air TV rights for eight singles matches, including a semi-final and the final, and includes the right to stream these matches across the BBC’s online platforms, as well as non-exclusive radio rights for the whole tournament.

ITV has won exclusive rights to the new World Boxing Super Series, which includes world title bouts between high-profile cruiserweight and super-middleweight fighters including Chris Eubank Jr and George Groves.

Coverage of this year’s season begins on August 4 and will run until September 9 and will see the Jamaica Tallawahs attempt to defend their title against Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Stars and Trinbago Knight Riders.