Massive blow to DStv's SuperSport
DStv's SuperSport will no longer broadcast the world's most popular domestic cricket tournament — the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In a statement on Thursday, the broadcaster said discussions with the IPL broadcasting rights holder had been unsuccessful, and...
Amazon and Disney lose bid for IPL streaming rights
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s media venture won the digital streaming rights to the Indian Premier League, outbidding entertainment giants including Walt Disney Co. and Sony Group Corp., according to a person familiar with the matter.
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First day of IPL streaming auction draws bids over R91.52 billion
The auction of broadcast rights for India’s coveted cricket league saw heated competition on the first day as bids went past 450 billion rupees (R91.52 billion), according to people familiar with the proceedings.
The sum offered...
Big win for Amazon in battle with India's richest man
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani abandoned a plan to buy a teetering Indian retailer amid protracted legal challenges from Amazon.com Inc., potentially ending one episode of the broader clash between the two titans to control the country’s...