In a joint statement, the media houses have said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has, in principle, approved the arrangement. The ICC, as matter of principle, would not comment on matters commercial but sources in Dubai have told
Cricbuzz that it has been made aware of. "It is subject to our approval," the ICC said.
Sources have told
Cricbuzz, is a pre-bid arrangement between the parties with former BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, who joined ZEE after quitting the board position in 2021, playing a vital role. "Nothing happens overnight, particularly this sort of deal," one of the parties involved told
Cricbuzz. Zee MD Puneet Goenka was also in agreement of the arrangement.
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