ICC broadcast rights: JioStar ups claims on ZEEL to $1.097 bn
The dispute arises from an alliance agreement under which JioStar had agreed to sublicense TV broadcasting rights for ICC
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Published: May 22, 2026 10:50 AM | 1 min read
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- JioStar has raised its damages claim against Zee Entertainment Enterprises to $1.097 billion in the London Court of International Arbitration, up from $1.003 billion in July 2025.
- The dispute stems from an alliance agreement for sublicensing television broadcasting rights for ICC Men’s and Under-19 global events, which collapsed after Zee's proposed merger with Sony Group's India media business failed.
- The original agreement, established on August 26, 2022, included conditions such as financial commitments and ICC approval for sublicensing rights from 2024 to 2027.
- Zee has submitted additional pleadings in its defense and is preparing a rejoinder to JioStar's increased claim, which it continues to contest.
JioStar has increased its damages claim against Zee Entertainment Enterprises to $1.097 billion before the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), up from $1.003 billion in July 2025, according to regulatory filings.
The dispute arises from an alliance agreement under which JioStar had agreed to sublicense television broadcasting rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s and Under-19 global events to Zee. The agreement fell apart following the collapse of Zee’s proposed merger with Sony Group Corporation’s India media business.
On August 26, 2022, Zee entered into an agreement with JioStar — then operating as Disney Star India — outlining the framework under which JioStar would grant Zee exclusive sublicensing rights for television broadcasts of ICC Men’s and Under-19 global events between 2024 and 2027.
The agreement was contingent upon the fulfilment of several conditions precedent, including submission of financial commitments, provision of bank and corporate guarantees or confirmations, and written approval from the ICC for sublicensing the television broadcasting rights.
In its latest filing, Zee said that during the quarter and year ended March 31, and in accordance with the tribunal’s procedural order, it had submitted additional pleadings in its defence. Following the financial year-end, JioStar responded by increasing its damages claim to $1.097 billion.
Zee added that it is in the process of filing its rejoinder to JioStar’s response and continues to contest the claim.
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