The BBC has secured the rights to broadcast television highlights of the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

The tournament in the Caribbean will mark the return of cricket to BBC TV screens after a nine-year break.

BBC Director of Sport Roger Mosey said he was delighted to welcome back televised cricket to the Corporation.

"Alongside our live commentaries on radio and our cricket service online, this is a further demonstration of our commitment to the sport," he said.

Throughout the tournament, held in March and April 2007, key highlights from all the main matches will be shown on BBC Two at 2315.

In total, the BBC will be showing 29 hours of cricket highlights.

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Mosey added: "The BBC is delighted to be returning to televised cricket after a long break for one of the highlights of the sports calendar.

"This shows the BBC is committed to cricket on television, on radio and online.

"Test Match Special will provide live coverage on the radio, and along with our interactive services the BBC will continue to be the place where millions of people follow cricket."

Jana Bennett, the BBC's Director of Television, said: "We are looking forward to broadcasting what will be a fantastic festival of cricket and the chance to bring new audiences to what I am sure will be a great late night highlights programme."

England will be competing as well as Scotland and Ireland. The Scots will face defending champions Australia in the group stage of the tournament.