Ten Sports license likely to be revoked
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 April 2019
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Ten Sports may lose its license to broadcast the ICC World Cup in Pakistan due to its Indian origin and previous disputes. This follows controversies surrounding the PSL broadcast.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Ten Sports, owned by Sony Entertainment, India, may not be able to broadcast the ICC World Cup to Pakistani viewers as its license of landing rights is likely to be revoked soon for its Indian origin.
The decision follows the blackout of Pakistan Super League broadcast in India, and cancellation of the production contract of PSL rights in the middle of the tournament by Indians to harm Pakistan’s commercial interests.
Ten Sports, previously with Zee Network, India which is now owned by Sony Entertainment, India, and is represented in Pakistan by Tower Sports Pvt. Ltd., Karachi.
Sony Entertainment recently ran an industry-wide campaign in India flaunting its role in getting PSL broadcast suspended in India for a national cause.
KEY POINTS:
- Ten Sports may face license revocation in Pakistan
- The decision is linked to its Indian parent company, Sony Entertainment
- Past PSL blackout in India fueled tensions over broadcasting rights
- The revocation seeks to protect Pakistan's commercial broadcasting interests
- Ten Sports was formerly part of Zee Network before Sony's acquisition
