Local cricket fans are getting a present after all - but they have to pay for it.

Starting with the second Test on Boxing Day, CableVision is offering the rest of the West Indies cricket team's tour of South Africa on Pay-Per-View (Channel 76).

For a charge of $100, customers will be able to see live coverage of the three remaining Test matches as well as the five One-Day Internationals.

Most of the matches will air live from 3.30 a.m. or 4 a.m. with replays of the entire day's action following the close of play.

“We are pleased to bring this premier cricket event to Bermuda households and hope that cricket fans will take advantage of this viewing opportunity. It will be great entertainment particularly over the holiday period,” said CableVision general manager Jeremy Elmas.

Customers interested in signing up for the package should call 292-5544 and speak with a Customer Service Representative from Monday to Friday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

The entire schedule is available on CableVision's website at www.cablevision.bm