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JioHotstar and Sony Share India-England Test Series Broadcast Rights

The arrangement unites JioHotstar’s streaming platform with Sony’s television network to cover Tests from Leeds to The Oval including India’s 2026 white-ball tour.

JioHotstar is set to receive digital broadcasting rights for India's tour of England after an agreement with Sony.
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Shubman Gill will lead Team India during England tour | Image: AP

Overview

  • JioHotstar secured exclusive digital streaming rights for the five-Test series starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.
  • Sony Entertainment Network retained linear television rights, keeping live TV coverage on its Sony Sports channels.
  • Agreement extends to India’s 2026 white-ball tour of England, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is.
  • Series opens India’s 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle and introduces a new Indian side led by Shubman Gill.
  • Partnership reflects a trend of combining digital reach and traditional broadcast as JioHotstar tops 200 million paid subscribers.