Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has decided to back out as the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team, days ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 as per NDTV report.
The latest development comes after the recent passing of the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025’ in the Indian Parliament, which bans real-money gaming platforms like Dream11.
Asia Cup begins on Sept. 9 and India is placed in Group A of alongside Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE. The final set to be played on Sept. 28 at United Arab Emirates with the matches taking place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Though, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Dream11 have not yet made an official statement about the sponsorship deal, it has been learnt that the fantasy sports platform is not willing to continue its deal.
On Aug. 19, India announced a 15-member squad for Asia Cup 2025 and a list of five reserved. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side with Shubman Gill being his deputy.
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In 2023, Dream11 had joined hands with the BCCI and signed a deal worth Rs 358 crore, comprising Rs 3 crore per home match and Rs 1 crore per away game.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Friday said that the board will follow the laws of the country. “If it’s not permissible, we’ll not do anything. The BCCI will follow every policy of the country that is framed by the central government,” Saikia said.
As per NDTV report, it has also been learnt that the BCCI is expected to invite new bids for the jersey sponsorship rights. The report further added, that if the BCCI is unable to get a new sponsorship before the Asia Cup, the Indian team will play the tournament without a lead sponsor.
According to NDTV report, the Indian team’s Asia Cup jerseys featuring Dream11 have already been printed, but the same won’t be used for the event.
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