JioStar Secures Exclusive India Rights for The Hundred 2026 Cricket Tournament
JioStar has acquired exclusive television and digital rights for The Hundred 2026 cricket tournament in India from Sony Pictures Networks India. The sixth edition of the England and Wales Cricket Board's 100-ball competition, featuring both men's and women's matches, will begin on July 21 and conclude on August 16. All 68 matches will stream on JioHotstar and air on Star Sports. This acquisition enhances JioStar's sports portfolio amid growing competition for premium live sports rights in India.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (67/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Jul, 12:19 pm. Other outlets followed.