Archive · 13 Dec 2025
ICC and JioStar Confirm Media Rights Agreement
The ICC and JioStar have said that their agreement for broadcasting cricket events is still valid.
There were some reports that JioStar might leave the deal, but both organizations have confirmed that they are still working together.
They are preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup and other events.
JioStar has also said that it will continue to provide good coverage for all ICC events.
The companies have assured that the recent news reports will not affect advertisers, partners, or viewers.
They are focused on growing the sport together.
JioHotstar, the streaming platform, has a lot of subscribers and is very popular in India.
ICC and JioStar issued a joint statement confirming their media rights agreement is fully in force.
JioStar will continue to provide coverage for all upcoming ICC events, including the T20 World Cup.
Speculation about JioStar's withdrawal was sparked by a report in The Economic Times.
JioStar's estimated loss provisions for sports contracts have increased significantly.
Both organizations assured that preparations for the T20 World Cup are progressing as planned.
- Who
- ICC and JioStar
- What
- Joint statement confirming media rights agreement is fully in force
- When
- Friday (after days of speculation)
- Where
- India (ICC events coverage)
- Why
- To dismiss reports of JioStar exiting the media rights agreement
JioStar's Perspective
ICC's Perspective
Contract Commitment
JioStar's Perspective
JioStar is committed to honoring its contractual obligations and providing uninterrupted coverage for ICC events.
ICC's Perspective
ICC acknowledges JioStar's commitment and continues to work closely to grow the sport.
Financial Challenges
JioStar's Perspective
JioStar has faced significant financial challenges, including increased loss provisions for sports contracts.
ICC's Perspective
ICC is focused on the operational and strategic aspects of the partnership, ensuring the success of upcoming events.
- Organizations Involved
- ICC, JioStar
- Agreement Status
- Fully in force
- Upcoming Event
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
- Event Dates
- February 7 to March 8, 2025
- JioStar's Loss Provisions
- Rs 25,760 crore in FY25 (up from Rs 12,319 crore in FY24)
- Commitment
- JioStar is fully committed to contractual responsibilities
- Impact on Stakeholders
- No impact on advertisers, industry partners, or viewers
- JioHotstar Subscribers
- 300 million paid subscribers
- JioHotstar Monthly Active Users
- Over 500 million
Sources
ICC, JioStar break silence over media rights exit reports, says agreement ‘fully in force’ after week of speculation
ICC & JioStar Dismiss Reports Of Exit: 'Remain Focused On Delivering Uninterrupted, World-Class Coverage'
ICC media rights deal in full force: JioStar
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