BCCI ropes in Dream11 as lead sponsor for Indian team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Dream11 as the lead sponsor for the Indian cricket team. The fantasy sports platform has replaced BYJU's as the lead sponsor as the latter's contract expired in March earlier this year. Indian players will sport Dream11's logo on their jerseys in the upcoming tour of West Indies. Here are further details.
A three-year deal with Indian team
Dream11 has tied up with the Indian team for three years. BCCI confirmed the same in an official statement. In this period, Team India will play events like the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, Dream11 has previously been the title sponsor of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL).
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What did Roger Binny say?
BCCI president Roger Binny welcomed Dream11 on board again as the sporting platform as previously served the Indian team as the official sponsor. "From being BCCI's official sponsor to now being the lead sponsor, the BCCI-Dream11 partnership has grown from strength to strength," stated Binny. "It is a direct testament to the trust, value, potential, and growth that Indian Cricket offers," he further added.
India to tour West Indies
As mentioned, the Indian team is gearing up for a full-fledged tour of the West Indies, starting July 12. A total of two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is will be played. Meanwhile, the Test series would mark the start of India's campaign in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Rohit Sharma and his men will head into the tour as hot favorites.
