Disney Star acquires Cricket Australia media rights for seven years for $280 million

Disney Star has outbid Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to pick up media rights of Cricket Australia (CA) for the next seven years for around $280 million, a person directly aware of the development said.

This includes both television and digital rights, as well as clips and other footage, for the Indian subcontinent.

The Australian cricket board is likely to make an official announcement this week.