Indian cricket’s media rights sale amount drops amid headwinds, Disney Star’s losses from these games: Sources

Indian cricket’s media rights sale amount drops amid headwinds, Disney Star’s losses from these games: Sources

The Board of Control for Cricket in India likely sold the media rights for Indian cricket team’s home matches at a lower price than in previous auction, as industry sources flagged various headwinds related to the matches that may make them a less attractive property to sell. Reliance-owned Viacom18 has won BCCI media rights for …

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BCCI Meeting Outcome Crucial for Broadcasters Eyeing Billion-Dollar Media Rights for Indian Cricket Team’s Bilaterals

BCCI Meeting Outcome Crucial for Broadcasters Eyeing Billion-Dollar Media Rights for Indian Cricket Team’s Bilaterals

India’s prominent media companies, such as Disney Star and Viacom 18 owned by Reliance, are closely monitoring the activities of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Today, the BCCI is convening an Apex Council Meeting to make important decisions, including the allocation of media rights worth over a billion dollars. It is …

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BCCI Could Delay Selling Media Rights for India’s Bilateral Cricket Matches Awaiting Zee-Sony Merger

BCCI Could Delay Selling Media Rights for India’s Bilateral Cricket Matches Awaiting Zee-Sony Merger

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering delaying the release of a tender document to sell media rights for the Indian cricket team’s bilateral series. The BCCI wants to wait and observe the outcome of the proposed merger between Zee and Sony before proceeding, according to industry insiders who wished …

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