JioStar says staying with ICC, dismisses exit speculation

Both companies clarified that the existing contract, 2024-2027 cycle, remains fully in force, and JioStar continues as the ICC’s official media rights partner in the country

by e4m Staff
Published: Dec 12, 2025 8:40 PM | 2 min read

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have jointly dismissed any uncertainty around their media rights agreement in India.

Both companies clarified that the existing contract, 2024-2027 cycle, remains fully in force, and JioStar continues as the ICC’s official media rights partner in the country.

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According to the statement, any claims that JioStar has withdrawn from the agreement are incorrect.

“The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have noted recent media reports concerning the status of the ICC’s media rights agreement in India. These reports do not reflect the position of either organisation. The existing agreement between the ICC and JioStar remains fully in force, and JioStar continues as the ICC’s official media rights partner in India".

“Any suggestion that JioStar has withdrawn from the agreement is incorrect. JioStar is fully committed to honour its contractual obligations in letter and spirit. Both organisations remain focused on delivering uninterrupted, world-class coverage of upcoming ICC events to fans across India, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, one of the sport’s most anticipated global tournaments. Preparations for these events are progressing exactly as planned, and there is no impact on viewers, advertisers, or industry partners".

“ICC and JioStar, as long-term commercial partners, maintain regular communication on operational, commercial and strategic matters focused on the role the partnership can play in growing the sport,” the statement reads.