- JioStar terminated its IPL broadcast deal with Bangladesh's local media company TSports
- The termination ends IPL airing in Bangladesh despite the recent lifting of the ban
- The ban was initially imposed due to tensions between BCB and BCCI over a player contract
JioStar, which holds the right to broadcast Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, has terminated its deal with a local media company in Bangladesh, news agency Reuters reported. This means that the T20 tournament would not be aired, despite the neighbouring country uplifting the recent ban imposed on its broadcast.
Dhaka's recent ban was a result of tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released from his contract by the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Despite the lifting of the ban, the cricket fans in the country will not be able to enjoy the league as JioStar has reportedly terminated the contract with local broadcaster TSports "immediate effect".
"The agreement stands terminated with immediate effect," JioStar reportedly said in a letter dated Feb. 17 to TSports, which had sub-licensed the rights from JioStar for IPL seasons for four years starting from 2023.
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JioStar cited TSports' "continued failure and default in adhering to the payment timelines stipulated under the agreement".
There was no official confirmation by the time the preliminary reports emerged.
IPL, which is the world's most valuable cricket league, draws viewerships from various parts of the world. The 2026 edition of the tournament commenced on March 28.
Ahead of the latest season, two IPL franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals — were sold. RCB was purchased for $1.78 billion by a consortium featuring the Aditya Birla Group, the Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, was acquired for $1.63 billion by a consortium led by American entrepreneur Kal Soman and Rob Walton, the former Walmart chairman.
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