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Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rohit Sharma’s focused, impactful batting, highlighting his 84 against LSG. He added that Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form is due to overcomplicating things and advised him to return to basics.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said he is determined to prove critics wrong and lead his team to their first IPL title. He spoke about overcoming injuries, mental strength, finishing games and improving his batting against short-pitched deliveries.

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Delhi Capitals for using Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants, saying the move paid off. He also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s confidence and Mohammed Shami’s strong start this IPL season.

Cricket experts Abhishek Nayar, Sunil Gavaskar and Waqar Younis lauded India’s superior preparation and partnerships against Pakistan, while blaming tactical errors and delayed bowling changes for Pakistan’s defeat in the high-voltage clash.

The ICC has cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board that boycotting its February 15 T20 World Cup clash against India could lead to legal action from broadcasters and financial penalties. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi faces mounting pressure amid political and cricketing fallout

Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup could cost the ICC and broadcasters up to USD 250 million. The marquee fixture, usually a revenue driver, is absent, raising questions of financial impact and tournament integrity

JioStar launched a campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Women’s World Cup champions Rodrigues, Sharma, and Verma rallying the men’s team. India aims to defend its title, starting with matches against USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and Netherlands

The Indian women’s kabaddi team was felicitated in Mumbai by PKL and JioStar after winning the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka. India defeated Chinese Taipei in the final to claim their second consecutive title, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament

World Cup winner Sneh Rana said the Women’s Premier League and regular international exposure have transformed women’s cricket in India. Speaking on JioStar’s Celebrating Champions, she praised the new generation’s confidence and unity, while Shafali Verma recalled her emotional comeback.

JioStar announced record-breaking viewership for the US Open 2025 in India, with 877 million combined minutes across TV and digital. Hindi commentary and mixed doubles format boosted engagement, while Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz claimed singles titles.

The ICC announced global broadcast arrangements for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Matches, starting September 30, will be available on Star Sports, JioHotstar, ICC.tv, Willow TV, Sky Sports, Prime Video Australia, and other platforms, ensuring worldwide coverage.

The latest edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka, is set to begin on September 30, 2025, live and exclusive on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

PKL Season 12 in Vizag delivered a dramatic opening week with 71% of matches decided by five points or fewer, four ties, and a Golden Raid. Coaches and players hailed the competitiveness, intensity, and aggression shaping the league this season.

Patna Pirates Head Coach Anup Kumar discusses PKL Season 12 preparations, team bonding, defense and raiding strategies, fitness focus, and new players to watch. He emphasizes leadership, coaching philosophy, kabaddi’s growth, and the vital role of broadcasters like JioStar.

JioStar has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the US Open Tennis Championships in India for five years. Matches will air on Star Sports and JioHotstar, bringing Grand Slam action to fans with tech innovations and immersive experiences.

The ICC has appointed Sanjog Gupta as its new CEO, effective July 7, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in sports and media, Gupta is expected to drive cricket’s global expansion and innovation across fan engagement and technology.

JioStar broke records during TATA IPL 2025, reaching over 1 billion viewers and 840 billion watch-time minutes. The final match became the most-watched T20 game ever, and new features on JioHotstar redefined digital viewing across screens and languages.

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that Australia would come prepared and had played a lot of cricket in England—Ashes, the last WTC Final—and that experience will count

JioStar announced that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will join its presentation on June 1 and June 3

"Even those outside the playing XI show initiative, communicate freely, and enjoy themselves. The atmosphere is very positive, and with the good results we've been getting, everything seems to be falling into place," Patidar said on JioStar's special programme Superstars.