Disney Star wins TV & Digital Rights for ICC Events in Indian market from 2024-27 for USD 3 billion

Disney Star will be the home of all ICC cricket in India for the next four years having won the TV and digital rights to both men’s and women’s global events through to the end of 2027, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday.

The ICC further said Disney Star emerged as the winner following a single-round sealed bid process which has yielded a significant uplift to the rights fee from the previous cycle continuing the impressive growth and reach of cricket.

The official announcement of the media rights was made after the global body gave its stamp of approval following a meeting Dubai on Saturday evening.

The ICC however, didn’t disclosed the value of the rights, Star has reportedly acquired it for around USD 3 billion.

Apart from Star, Viacom 18, Sony Sports and Zee Network were the other bidders in the competition.

Commenting on the development, ICC Chair Greg Barclay said: “We are delighted to continue to partner with Disney Star as the home of ICC cricket for the next four years which has delivered an outstanding result for our Members and will support our ambitious growth plans. They will play a crucial role in the future of our sport and connecting and engaging with more fans than ever before.”

Barclay further said: “Having a broadcast and digital partner for women’s events in India is a significant step forward in our ambition to accelerate the growth of the women’s game. Disney Star presented impressive plans for the promotion of women’s cricket and they clearly share our vision so I’m incredibly excited by the size of the opportunity ahead.”

“This was an incredibly competitive process, which isn’t surprising given the huge audiences that cricket consistently attracts with more than a billion fans that passionately follow the game globally. I’d like to thank all of the bidders for their interest in and support of cricket,” he added.

Meanwhile, K Madhavan, Country Manager & President, Disney Star said: “We are delighted at being able to continue our association with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and look forward to strengthening our partnership by growing the sport of cricket in the years ahead.”

“With the acquisition of the ICC Digital and TV broadcast rights, Disney Star has further strengthened its status as the premier destination for marquee cricket events in the country,” he added.

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