“We are facing a technical issue with the broadcast provider. Stay tuned!” wrote the Viacom18 Media-owned platform.
Jio Hotstar, a partnership between Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar, is one of the most sought-after platforms for streaming live sports events, including cricket. However, many users reported difficulties in accessing the live stream, experiencing lagging, buffering, and in some cases, complete blackouts during crucial moments of the game.“Hey Jio, if you can’t handle Hotstar, please separate from them. Jio, your service often disappoints Indians,” wrote one X user on the social media platform.
The ninth edition of the tournament kicked off on Wednesday, with the final match scheduled for March 9. All matches will be broadcast on the JioStar Network and streamed live on JioHotstar.
JioStar’s major sponsorships for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
JioStar had earlier announced a strong lineup of sponsors for the tournament, including Dream11, Pernod Ricard India, Beam Suntory, Kohler, Birla Opus, Vodafone Idea, ICICI Direct, LIC Housing Finance Limited, Eicher Motors, and Indira IVF.
This impressive roster of brands reflects the widespread market confidence in the tournament’s expansive consumer reach and its potential for significant commercial impact, according to JioStar.
“We are excited to bring the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to millions of cricket fans in India, backed by a stellar group of sponsors,” said Anup Govindan, Chief Revenue Officer, Sports, JioStar. “This tournament is set to be a game-changer, and the participation of top brands highlights cricket’s ability to unite. We are committed to offering an unparalleled viewing experience for fans while creating meaningful value for our partners.”
