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An independent panel chaired by former Football Association executive director David Davies has proposed a series of revisions to the list of events protected for free-to-air television coverage.

A spokesman for BSkyB, who last year renewed their deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board for another four years for £220million, said: "As the advisory panel has rightly acknowledged, sports bodies are best placed to know what is right for their sport's future. If you remove their choice on how to assign their rights, it could have a disastrous impact on their long-term health. That would be a sad sporting legacy."

The panel's chief recommendation is that the England cricket team's home Ashes series become free-to-air again from 2016 while it is also suggested all the national football side's qualifiers for major tournaments are listed.

The Winter Olympics, Epsom Derby and rugby league Challenge Cup final are earmarked for delisting.

Culture minister Ben Bradshaw will now review the proposals and consult with all parties concerned over the next 12 weeks.

The panel's report has been hailed as a victory for viewers but has received almost universal condemnation from governing bodies, who fear a reduction in revenue if pay-TV broadcasters are unable to bid for rights.

The spokesman for BSkyB added: "These rights-holders should be free to decide how to balance the investment, exposure and depth of coverage that broadcasters can offer.

"And they should be trusted to sell their rights and invest in their sport so they can develop, plan for success and encourage participation at all levels.

"It is disappointing that the panel did not fully consider the financial implications, the true costs, of listing sports events. For the future health of sport, the Secretary of State has to."