Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25pm on 12 Dec 2025,Friday Sports
JioStar and ICC jointly dismissed reports claiming the broadcaster plans to withdraw from its $3 billion ICC media rights contract ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Reliance-Disney joint venture affirmed full commitment to contractual obligations, stating preparations for upcoming events proceed as planned with no impact on viewers, advertisers, or partners. Both organizations issued statements clarifying their existing agreement remains fully in force, with JioStar continuing as ICC's official Indian media rights partner. The joint statement emphasized focus on delivering "uninterrupted, world-class coverage" while maintaining regular communication on operational, commercial, and strategic matters. Earlier reports had suggested JioStar informed ICC about withdrawal intentions due to financial losses. (PC: X)
