Darren Lehmann, “one of the biggest characters in Australian cricket,” is joining Macquarie Radio’s Summer of Cricket.   
 
Lehmann provides “an unparalleled insight into the game,” both as a former player and as the  most recent coach of the Australian men’s team   
 
He is joining an established team featuring the most well respected cricket commentators  and experts  as part of Macquarie Media’s new six year agreement with Cricket  Australia.   
 
Macquarie Media will feature coverage of every ball bowled of all the Domain Test Series Gillette One Day and T20 Internationals, the KFC Big Bash League and the Commonwealth  Bank Women’s International Series.   
 
Launched in April,  Macquarie Sports Radio airs across Sydney 954 AM, Melbourne  1278 AM, Brisbane 882 AM, Perth on DAB, online at sportsradio.com.au and via the mobile  app.   
 
It will be the most extensive coverage on radio, with cricket set to play an important role in  the evolution of Macquarie Sports Radio as a place for sports fans right across the country, according to the station.   
 
Darren Lehmann is excited to be joining Macquarie Radio’s Summer of Cricket and  can’t wait to get started:  “It’s a great team and we’re going to have a lot of fun. It’s an  opportunity for me to share an insight into how the Australian team runs and the intricacies  of each player.  I love the game I played and coached and want to see it continue to grow.  I  love the players, always have and always will… Go Aussies.” 
 
Macquarie Media CEO Adam Lang said:
 
“I am pleased to welcome Darren Lehmann to our team  Not only is he a true Australian character, he has a unique perspective as both a  former player and coach, and will now be able to share his expertise with listeners on our  new network, Macquarie Sports Radio.  
 
“Our commentary team has become established as  one of the favourite destinations for cricket fans across all formats of the game.  Our  audiences love the passion, enthusiasm, insight and professionalism that Macquarie Radio’s  Summer of Cricket team brings and we look forward to growing that further across the next  six years.”