Charlton signs squash series for a year

The rights are understood to have been sold for a small amount to allow the broadcaster to trial a sport which is not particularly popular in Israel.

TSA said that a one-year deal suited both parties as emerging Israeli talent such as Daniel Poleshchuk could help push up rights fees next year when the contract is up for renewal.

The next PSA World Series Squash event, the Canary Wharf Classic in London, starts today and concludes on Friday March 25.