JioStar has rebranded ESPNcricinfo as Cricinfo, marking the platform’s return to the name it carried at its launch in 1993. The change is part of the operational transition following the merger of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company in India, and aligns with terms agreed upon when the merger was completed in November 2024.
The rebranding marks a symbolic homecoming for a platform that has spent over three decades chronicling the sport for fans across the globe, stripping away the ESPN affiliation it carried for years and restoring the identity under which it first built its reputation as a trusted cricket destination.
Sambit Bal, Editor-in-Chief of Cricinfo, said the platform remains committed to staying true to the founding principles that have guided it since inception, with continued focus on serving cricket fans everywhere. He added that the next phase of evolution will bring AI-powered innovations to enhance storytelling on the platform, while staying rooted in originality and editorial integrity.
The site and its mobile applications will now operate fully under the Cricinfo name across all touchpoints. Existing users heading to espncricinfo.com, or relying on old bookmarks and links, will continue to be redirected seamlessly to the new site, ensuring there is no disruption to their experience or access to archived content.
Founded in 1993, Cricinfo has spent over three decades building one of the most extensive cricket archives in the world, covering everything from match analysis to player profiles, and will carry that legacy forward under its restored branding as it enters this next chapter.
