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No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really cost

As FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the 2022 tournament, local broadcasters are cautious about FIFA's steep pricing demands.

The Economic Times

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival Zee over Bollywood films

India's entertainment giants JioStar and Zee are locked in a legal battle. JioStar accuses Zee of broadcasting movies it holds rights to. This follows an earlier lawsuit by Zee against JioStar. The disputes involve hundreds of millions of dollars. Both companies reach vast audiences across India. Legal notices have been…

The Economic Times

TATA IPL 2026 clocks record 1.1 billion reach across TV and digital platforms: JioStar

TATA IPL 2026 has achieved a record 1.1 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms. Audience engagement is growing steadily. Digital reach is up 15% and watch-time increased by 7%. Connected TV consumption also saw significant growth. Regional language viewership jumped 42%. New advertisers have joined, boosting sponsorship.

The Economic Times

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Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

The Guardian - UK

India's streaming giant lodges criminal complaint against ExpressVPN over alleged copyright-breaching marketing

JioStar has escalated its anti-piracy efforts by filing a criminal complaint against ExpressVPN, alleging that the provider’s marketing actively encourages users to bypass geo-restrictions to watch copyrighted content.

TechRadar

ICC braced for major financial hit if Pakistan v India World T20 game off

Intensive negotiations are going on behind the scenes to get the game, which could be worth up to £367m in media rights, played on 15 February

The Guardian - UK

Broadcast mogul Sanjog Gupta in frame to increase Indian influence at ICC

Sanjog Gupta has emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK

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Navjot Singh Sidhu hails MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as 'institutions' of cricket, not just icons

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu, speaking as a JioStar expert during the ongoing IPL, showered high praise on MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, calling them not just cricket icons but "institutions" in their own right. During a media interaction, Sidhu discussed their legendary status, leadership qualities and the immense…

The Times of India

20.6 crore viewers! JioStar breaks TV viewership records with India vs Pakistan clash in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

JioStar has achieved new milestones in broadcasting live sporting events across TV and digital platforms, breaking TV records with the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match, which Star Sports has branded as the 'Greatest Rivalry' since 2021, attracted 20.6 crore TV viewers, establishing it…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures, format, groups, live streaming, prize money - all you need to know

The ICC Champions Trophy is returning for its ninth edition, featuring eight top ODI teams. Pakistan, the defending champions who won their first title in 2017, will host the tournament. India will play all their matches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Times of India

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