ICC and JioStar Deny Fallout Rumours, Confirm $3 Billion Deal Intact

The ICC and JioStar issued a joint statement dismissing reports of their media rights partnership ending early ahead of T20 World Cup 2026.

The International Cricket Council and JioStar have denied rumours of a fallout over their India media rights agreement. Both organisations stated their four-year partnership remains fully in force.

Recent media reports had suggested JioStar was exiting the $3 billion deal two years early. This would have affected the broadcast of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Joint Statement Rejects Claims For T20 World Cup

In a joint statement, the organisations rejected the speculation. “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 Any suggestion that JioStar has withdrawn from the agreement is incorrect,” the statement read.

The statement further clarified JioStar’s commitment:

“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,” it added.

The clarification follows earlier reports claiming JioStar was facing significant financial losses. Notably, for the unaware, the 2026 T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on February 7 in Colombo, with the final on March 8.