JioHotstar is set to continue its almighty broadcasting rights by acquiring them for another two years until 2027 while Sony defends it’s TV rights as a part of two-year partnership supported by England and Wales Cricket Board including the upcoming India versus England test match series .
Jiostar in it’s streaming platform’s name popularly called as JioHotstar will continue to broadcast the India’s tour of England- including Tests, one-day internationals (ODIs) and T20 internationals whereas Sony Pictures Network India (SNPI) has defended television rights for the Upcoming events through Sony Entertainment Television , both companies have confirmed in joint statement
This partnership between both SNPI and JioStar will cover India’s Tour of England in 2025 and 2026 respectively, in which upcoming test between India and England is set to begin on 20 June 2025.
This event has come into life when JioHotstar – the combined platform of Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema has Broadcasting rights of broad range of cricket in India including International Cricket Council (ICC ) , Indian Premier League (IPL), Women’s Premier League (WPL) been watched majority in it
“This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders involved — especially Indian cricket fans — and serves the broader sporting landscape,” said Sanjog Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sports and Live Experiences, JioStar. “The combination of JioHotstar’s deep digital footprint with SPNI’s broadcast network will universalise access to India’s tours of England.”
Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director and CEO, SPNI, said, “Backed by the power of the Sony TV network and the digital prowess of JioStar, this first-of-its-kind partnership will hope to redefine cricket coverage. Our deep thanks to our partners in the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) for their support.”
