Netball: Sargeant alleges ageism

Australian netball icon Ann Sargeant says she has been sacked by broadcaster ABC from commentating on matches because she is too old.

Sargeant, 48, a former Australian captain, said the ABC had told her it wanted a more contemporary look for its Australian broadcasts.

"I was shattered," said Sargeant. "I have never, ever thought about my age until that phone call."

The ABC yesterday denied it had sacked her because of her age.