The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have jointly dismissed media reports claiming that their four-year India media-rights partnership is on the verge of collapse. A report by The Economic Times suggested that JioStar, backed by Reliance Industries, had formally informed the ICC that it would be unable to fulfil the remaining two years of the deal.
If true, this would have meant JioStar pulling out as the official broadcaster for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, along with other commitments under the existing contract.
However, both organisations issued a firm statement rejecting the speculation. “The recent media reports do not reflect the position of either organisation. The existing agreement between the ICC and JioStar remains fully in force. Any suggestion that JioStar has withdrawn from the agreement is incorrect,” the statement read.
The ICC and JioStar confirmed that their $3 billion media-rights deal is intact and progressing smoothly.
JioStar reiterated its commitment to the partnership and assured fans, advertisers, and partners that all upcoming ICC events— including the highly anticipated T20 World Cup, will receive uninterrupted, high-quality coverage. “JioStar is fully committed to honouring its contractual obligations in letter and spirit. Preparations for upcoming ICC events are on track and unaffected,” the statement added.
Reports had earlier suggested JioStar’s potential exit was linked to the heavy financial losses faced by the platform, claims now firmly denied by both parties.
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