JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL, WPL sub-licence deals over payment defaults JioStar India Pvt. Ltd. has terminated its sub-licence agreements for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) in Bangladesh, citing persistent payment defaults by its counterparty. The decision follows a dispute with Dubai-based Excel Lead IT Solutions FZ-LLC, the holding entity of Bangladesh sports broadcaster T-Sports. The contracts, which granted digital media rights for the IPL and WPL in Bangladesh for the 2023–27 cycle, were originally signed between Viacom18 Media Private Limited and Clifford Commodity DMCC before being novated to Excel Lead. These agreements allowed the Bangladesh partner to commercially exploit streaming rights for both leagues across the country. JioStar issued formal demand notices to Excel Lead in early January 2026, seeking clearance of outstanding dues related to the IPL 2025 and WPL 2025 seasons. Despite being granted full access to match signals and the ability to monetise the properties, the dues allegedly remained unpaid even after the contractual cure period expired. Following the continued default, JioStar exercised its termination rights under the agreement, resulting in the automatic reversion of all licensed rights back to the company. Sources confirmed that JioStar is now demanding payment of all outstanding amounts, along with overdue interest and associated costs, calculated from the respective due dates until full realisation. Post-termination, Excel Lead and its affiliate T-Sports have been instructed to immediately cease any broadcast, streaming, promotion, or commercial exploitation of IPL and WPL content in Bangladesh.#t_sports #excel_lead_it_solutions_fz_llc #viacom18_media_private_limited #clifford_commodity_dmcc #jio_star_india_pvt_ltd
