Disney -owned Star India has sought $940 million from Zee Entertainment in damages in a London court for the termination of a cricket broadcasting agreement, the Indian broadcaster said on Wednesday.

Disney India (previously Disney Star) is seeking $940 million of damages from Indian media conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, it was revealed on Wednesday. The claim relates to a cricket rights deal that collapsed in January this year.

Star India has filed a claim for $940 million in damages against Zee Entertainment Enterprises in the London arbitral court due to payment defaults on cricket broadcasting rights. The arbitration process is ongoing,

India's Zee Entertainment on Wednesday refuted Disney-owned Star India's claim of damages worth $940 million for the termination of a cricket broadcasting agreement. Star India is seeking the damages in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).