Following JioStar’s formal notice, the ICC has restarted the sale of media rights in India for the 2026–29 cycle

The International Cricket Council ( ICC ) faces a tricky situation just two months ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India, after Reliance Industries-controlled JioStar informed the governing body that it intends to withdraw from the media rights deal for the tournaments. The move comes despite two years remaining on the four-year contract, reportedly due to significant financial losses, according to the .

Following JioStar’s formal notice, the ICC has restarted the sale of media rights in India for the 2026–29 cycle, seeking $2.4 billion, according to the report. By comparison, the ICC’s 2024–27 rights, which included at least one men’s tournament each year, were valued

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