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ICC, Jiostar Clarify Stance on Media Rights Deal
JioStar and ICC reaffirm commitment to their $3 billion media rights deal ensuring uninterrupted broadcast and digital coverage of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India.
- This past week, the International Cricket Council and JioStar issued a joint statement denying exit rumours and confirming the media rights deal remains fully active.
- Earlier this past week, media reports suggested JioStar was considering exiting the multi‑billion‑dollar rights deal amid heavy losses and linked the ICC to alternative bidders including Sony Pictures Networks India, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
- Under the contract, the four‑and‑a‑half‑year agreement signed in 2024 is valued at USD 3 billion and covers both TV and digital rights for India.
- Industry stakeholders received assurances that fans in India, advertisers and industry partners will not be affected and can expect uninterrupted coverage, with JioStar fully committed to honoring its contract.
- Ahead of the World Cup, organisers note the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted by India from February 7 to March 8 next year, includes matches with Pakistan playing in Sri Lanka and opening fixtures on December 7.
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