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Dream11 Parts Ways With Team India: BCCI Hunts New Jersey Sponsor Before Asia Cup 2025

Updated: August 25, 2025 • Category: Cricket News

India’s fantasy sports giant Dream11 has ended its jersey sponsorship of the Indian men’s cricket team, leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to find a new front-of-shirt sponsor just days before the Asia Cup 2025. The exit follows the passage of a new online gaming law that bans real-money games and their advertising in India.

Key Highlights

• Dream11 withdraws from the ₹358-crore (US$44m) 2023–2026 jersey sponsorship deal.
• New online gaming law reportedly bans advertising/sponsorships for real-money gaming.
• BCCI to invite fresh bids; urgent jersey updates needed before Asia Cup 2025.
• Reports suggest a clause may limit penalties on early termination.

What Changed?

Reports indicate that the updated gaming regulations prohibit promotion of real-money gaming, placing high-visibility sports sponsorships under legal risk. Dream11 has therefore stepped away from the agreement to remain compliant.

Impact on BCCI and Team India

• Jersey logistics: Quick reprints and compliance checks are needed for the Asia Cup squad kits.
• Commercial plan: BCCI will launch a fresh tender to onboard a new principal sponsor.
• Financial exposure: A reported contract clause could prevent punitive damages against Dream11 despite an early exit.

Timeline

1. 2023: Dream11 signs as lead jersey sponsor for 2023–2026.
2. Aug 2025: New online gaming law passes; Dream11 informs BCCI it cannot continue.
3. Aug 25, 2025: Termination widely reported; BCCI set to invite fresh bids.

FAQs

Why did Dream11 end the sponsorship?

Due to the new online gaming law that bans advertising and sponsorships for real-money gaming products.

How much was the contract worth?

Approximately ₹358 crore for the 2023–2026 cycle.

Can BCCI penalise Dream11?

Reports suggest a contract clause may prevent penalties despite early termination.

Who might replace Dream11?

BCCI will invite fresh bids; expect interest from major consumer brands across tech, finance, telecom, e-commerce, and FMCG.

Sources

• The Economic Times
• The Indian Express
• NDTV Sports
• ESPNcricinfo
• Reuters

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Published: Aug 21, 2025 • Category: Cricket / Policy • Location: India

India–Pakistan will meet at Asia Cup 2025; bilateral series remain off the table.

Key points

• No bilateral series with Pakistan under current government policy.
• Multilateral events allowed: India cleared to play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025.
• Fixture: Group match on Sep 14, 2025 in Dubai.

What changed today?

India’s Sports Ministry clarified that while bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan remain suspended, national teams can participate in multilateral events organised by bodies such as the ACC and ICC. This means India–Pakistan encounters can proceed in tournaments, but not as standalone bilateral series.

Asia Cup 2025 — schedule snapshot

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India vs Pakistan: Sep 14, 2025 — Dubai.

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Expect India–Pakistan matchups at ACC/ICC events, but do not expect a home/away bilateral series unless policy changes. Fans still get the marquee tournament clash without altering the diplomatic stance.

Official sources & coverage

• Times of India — Policy & Asia Cup clarity
• NDTV/PTI — No bilaterals, Asia Cup green light
• India Today — Govt stance summary
• Indiatimes/ACC — Asia Cup schedule (Sep 9–28; IND vs PAK Sep 14)
• Gulf News — Dubai match clearance
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