India
NBA sets streaming first with Kings-Warriors game
DittoTV scores rights to I-League
Sony picks up rights to Chennai Open
Sony gets behind India’s Super Fight League
Star India sports chief stands down
Sony nabs Bangladesh Premier League rights as Neo steps away
Sony Pictures Networks India last month picked up rights to the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 tournament after pay-television broadcaster Neo Sports refused an option to extend its deal.
Constantin Medien strikes Tata Communications deal ahead of key AGM
Media group Constantin Medien has forged a partnership with Indian telecommunications company Tata Communications to develop a new media hub in Germany.
Indian government moves to provide more cricket content for Doordarshan
The Indian government has issued a ruling ordering privately-held broadcasters to share rights to key matches played by the national cricket team with public-service broadcaster Doordarshan.
BCCI issues apology after postponing IPL rights process
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has apologised to bidders in the tender process for the next set of rights to the Indian Premier League after electing to postpone the scheduled auction for the Twenty20 competition.
BCCI faced with uncertainty over IPL rights bidding process
Uncertainty is surrounding the bidding process for the media rights to the Indian Premier League in the wake of Friday’s latest order from the Supreme Court over matters relating to the wide-ranging overhaul of the governance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
BCCI hails ‘overwhelming response’ as 18 firms enter the fray for IPL rights
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has today (Tuesday) hailed an “overwhelming response” to its latest rights tender for the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition after confirming that 18 media and technology entities have purchased the invitation to tender document.
BCCI changes IPL rights strategy as Twitter confirms interest
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has changed the tendering format for the next set of rights to the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition to allow a “consolidated bid” for all packages, according to the Times of India.
Sportz Interactive acquired by private equity groups
Indian sports content and technology company Sportz Interactive has been acquired by private equity groups FW Sports Investment Fund and ASK Pravi Capital Advisors Private Limited.
Star India embraces virtual reality with Voke tie-up
Pay-television broadcaster Star India has entered into a partnership with US virtual reality company Voke to deliver VR sport coverage to the Indian market for the first time.
NBL signs Indian rights deal
Indian digital media company Veqta has acquired rights for the Australian National Basketball League club competition.
Sony extends commitment to Karnataka Premier League
The sports division of media group Sony Pictures Networks India has extended its rights deal for domestic Twenty20 cricket competition the Karnataka Premier League.
BCCI launches IPL rights tender process
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has opened a tender process for the next cycle of rights to the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition.
India becomes ‘two-horse race’ after Sony buys Ten Sports
Sony Pictures Networks India’s acquisition of the Ten Sports channels is likely to restrict the Indian media-rights market and make life difficult for rights-holders below the top tier.