Mon Nov 25 01:38:24 UTC 2024: ## JioCinema Glitches Disrupt IPL 2025 Auction Livestream
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – Technical difficulties plagued the official livestream of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 auction on JioCinema, leaving fans frustrated and scrambling for alternative ways to follow the bidding. The glitches, which occurred on November 24th, the first day of the auction, caused widespread disruption during the highly-anticipated event, prompting an outpouring of complaints on social media.
Users reported widespread app malfunctions, error messages, and inability to access the stream despite having high-speed internet connections. Tweets flooded platforms like Twitter, with users expressing anger and disappointment at JioCinema’s service, some even fearing they would miss crucial bidding moments. One user commented, “Horrible service by @JioCinema. Auction ab news mein padhna padega” (I’ll have to read about the auction in the news now). Another criticized the app’s servers, citing poor performance despite a fast internet connection.
While the service reportedly resumed around 3:50 pm, the initial disruption overshadowed the excitement surrounding the auction itself. The IPL 2025 mega-auction, taking place in Jeddah, features a record number of players – 574 shortlisted from an initial pool of 1574 – including 208 overseas players and a significant number of uncapped Indian and international talent. All ten franchises are rebuilding their squads from scratch, promising a fiercely competitive bidding process. The auction continues on November 25th. The incident raises questions about JioCinema’s preparedness for the high volume of traffic expected during such a major sporting event.
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