Indian sports broadcasting is all set for a new paradigm shift, with the JioStar Network obtaining exclusive media rights for the most expected ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The comeback after an eight-year hiatus for this tournament starts on February 19, 2025, and features the crème de la crème eight cricket-playing nations vying to establish dominance.
JioStar coverage provides an unparalleled, live-as-it-happens experience on television and online, providing a new standard for global cricket broadcasting.
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Multi-Language, Multi-Platform Access for Fans
Cricket fans all over India will get to see the action in various languages and formats. JioStar’s broadcast will go beyond the usual English feed, providing coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada on its Star Sports and Sports18 channels.
Besides, online viewers will enjoy a vast choice of 16 streaming feeds, for nine languages, such as Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, and Bhojpuri. The inclusion of four multi-camera angles on JioHotstar will also enhance the experience of viewers, allowing fans to customize their engagement with the competition.
JioStar’s Vision for the Tournament
Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content – JioStar, Sports, emphasized the network’s commitment to delivering an unprecedented cricket-watching experience.
“The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will redefine sports broadcasting in India. By leveraging the strengths of both our linear television network and our expansive digital reach, we aim to create the most inclusive and engaging tournament experience ever seen. Whether a viewer prefers traditional broadcast, digital streaming, or interactive multi-cam viewing, JioStar is ensuring that every cricket fan gets their ideal experience,” Sharma stated.
The upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy is expected to be a landmark event for cricket fans globally, with JioStar’s innovative presentation setting new industry standards.
A Strategic Move in India’s Digital Sports Ecosystem
JioStar’s purchase of these broadcasting rights aligns with its overall strategy to take over India’s digital sports entertainment market. The acquisition is part of a growing trend whereby streaming channels replace conventional television as the initial source for watching sports. India, with a large audience for watching cricket, is an important market for this sport, and the success of this broadcasting contract could revolutionize the presentation of major sporting events in the country.
Anticipation Builds for a Grand Cricketing Event
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is the return of one of the most thrilling competitions in cricket with a closely scheduled, high-intensity schedule and the best teams vying for the coveted trophy. With JioStar’s pioneering broadcast approach, cricket enthusiasts are in for a high-octane, technology-driven, highly engaging viewing experience.
As the clock ticks for February 19, cricket enthusiasts in India and worldwide are preparing themselves for a historical tournament that is set to mix tradition with innovation, ensuring cricket touches new heights in the digital age.
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