{"id":1279671,"date":"2024-03-06T07:24:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T01:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1279671"},"modified":"2024-03-06T07:25:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T01:55:10","slug":"rs-70000-crore-reliance-jio-disney-star-merger-impact-on-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/rs-70000-crore-reliance-jio-disney-star-merger-impact-on-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Rs 70,000 Crore Reliance Jio-Disney Star Merger: Impact On Cricket?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The handshake between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Disney Star is all set to revolutionize India&#8217;s broadcast landscape, especially when it comes to the Indian religion of unparalleled significance \u2013 Cricket. Notably, cricket faces significant monopolization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-5-1-1.png\" alt=\"Rs 70,000 Crore Reliance Jio-Disney Star Merger: Impact On Cricket?\" class=\"wp-image-1279677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-5-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-5-1-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-5-1-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jio Cinema&#8217;s Rise and Disney Hotstar Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various platforms will be impacted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricbuzz.com\/cricket-news\/129685\/what-the-mega-merger-between-ril-and-walt-disney-means-to-cricket\">consolidation<\/a>, be it digital or traditional since the Jio Cinema will emerge as a premier destination for cricket content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jio Cinema, under the merger, shall host a wide range of cricket events, including ICC tournaments and the IPL, whereas the Star Sports will retain its position as the primary linear platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The merger may see the integration of Disney Hotstar into Jio Cinema, with Hotstar&#8217;s ICC broadcasting rights transitioning to Jio Cinema. This revolutionary INR 70,352 crore merger shall have Star Sports continuing to broadcast ICC events and the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulatory Hurdles and Joint Venture Prospects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the potential shift of avenues like India&#8217;s bilateral cricket series and the Women&#8217;s Premier League (WPL) from Sports 18 to Star sports, the future of the former remains uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including the scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the implementation of these changes depends on the regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by Nita Ambani and Uday Shankar, the joint venture has to navigate through the legal hurdles ahead and if the odds fall in favour, it would take another 10-12 months to materialize, which means that the Hotstar and Star Sports will continue broadcasting major events like IPL 2024 as well as the T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This integration of Viacom18 and Star India signifies a broader transformation in the industry. The vigil by regulatory bodies like BCCI and the ICC, cricket partnerships can expect strengthened collaborations with Jio and Disney Star on expanded platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The handshake between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Disney Star is all set to revolutionize India&#8217;s broadcast landscape, especially when it comes to the Indian religion of unparalleled significance \u2013 Cricket. Notably, cricket faces significant monopolization. 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