Get ready for the 2025 Indian Premier League as the schedule is set to be announced on Sunday at 5:30 PM IST. The auction, held in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, saw a staggering Rs467.95 crore being spent on 72 players. The bids for 12 sets of players were opened, but only 12 players failed to secure any bids, making it a successful evening for all involved. Watch the live announcement and telecasting on JioHotstar and StarSports to see which players your favorite team has acquired.
JioHotstar, a new streaming platform formed from the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, aims to make premium entertainment accessible to all Indians. With content in 10 languages and partnerships with major studios, JioHotstar offers a single app for users to watch their favorite shows, movies, and live sports. The platform also introduces Sparks, featuring India's top digital creators, and will broadcast major cricket and football tournaments. The plans start at Rs 149 for three months for mobile users.
In a bold move, a Delhi-based app developer purchased the domain name "jiohotstar.com" and tried to negotiate a deal with Reliance, hoping to use the profits to fund his studies at Cambridge. However, after being denied by Reliance, the developer shared updates on social media, revealing that the company has threatened legal action. This news adds to the speculation surrounding a possible merger between Jio and Disney's Hotstar platform, which has recently been approved by the Competition Commission of India. In the midst of this, Nita Ambani is rumored to be the chairperson of the newly formed entity, further solidifying Reliance's dominant position in the Indian OTT space.