Indian cricket better without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma!! Broadcasting records shattered

The India National Cricket Team recently had a memorable tour of England, where they leveled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at the Oval last week. The India vs England Test series saw both teams winning two games each, while the Manchester Test ended in a draw.

The India vs England Test series didn’t just serve up edge-of-the-seat cricketing action but also shattered every digital viewing record. By the time the final ball was bowled by Mohammed Siraj in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, over 170 million fans had tuned in on JioHotstar.

India vs England Test series sets a new digital viewing record

This huge number makes it the most-watched Test series on the digital platform in its history. The nail-biting finish of the India vs England Test series saw 13 million viewers glued to their screens at the same time on Day 5 at The Oval, where the tourists recorded a six-run victory last week.

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This is the new world record for the highest digital viewership of a Test match. Over the course of the five-match Test series, fans clocked a mind-boggling 65 billion minutes of live watch time during the series, which proved Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket didn’t make any impact on the viewership.

Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content - Sports at JioStar, said in an official statement, “The extraordinary response to India's tour of England reinforced Test cricket's ability to forge compelling narratives in almost every session. Reaching over 170 million viewers and setting new concurrency records is a testament to both the thrilling cricket and our immersive storytelling.”

Fans treated with multi-language broadcast and exclusive insights

India made a great start to the new ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, and the broadcast in five languages—English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada—ensured that fans across every corner of the country could enjoy every delivery, every cheer, and every shot.

Even JioHotstar went beyond just showing the matches to make the India vs England Test series even more special. Their exclusive show ‘Follow The Blues’ offered the fans glimpses of India’s intense training drills as well as tense moments before the games.

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History, emotion, and cricket united in India vs England Test series

They also came up with a special live segment, ‘When India Challenged the Crown,’ which looked back at India’s glorious history of Test cricket in England. It wasn’t just about runs and wickets, but also a journey through iconic victories, unforgettable players, and memorable moments.

The broadcast gave fans an experience that felt personal, emotional, and truly unforgettable by mixing live cricket with behind-the-scenes moments and rich history. Notably, India will now begin their home season with a two-match Test series against the West Indies in October.

Presently, the Men in Blue are gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 next month. The BCCI and national selectors are all set to announce the squad for the tournament next week.