Cricket stars Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma estimate to collectively lose 2 billion Indian rupees due to...
Indian cricket has found itself in uncharted territory following the withdrawal of Dream11 as its jersey sponsor, a move that has been attributed to the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. This new legislation has made it illegal to host online fantasy games, a decision that has far-reaching implications for the sport.
Dream11, a leading name in the world of online fantasy gaming, had signed a three-year sponsorship deal worth Rs 358 crore with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), set to commence in July 2023. The sponsorship deal replaced Byju's as the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team. However, with the passing of the new bill, Dream11 has pulled out of the deal, leaving the BCCI and several star cricketers in a precarious financial position.
Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya are among the cricketers associated with Dream11 and other online fantasy gaming apps. While specific details about Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya's sponsors are not readily available, the financial implications for all players are significant given Dream11's sponsorship of the Indian cricket team.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India's most prominent cricketers, have contracts with Dream11. Rohit Sharma's financial status could be affected, as could Virat Kohli's, who is associated with MPL and has a contract worth around Rs 10 to 12 crore. MS Dhoni, another star cricketer, is the face of Winzo, a gaming platform worth crores.
The financial loss to the cricket board due to the withdrawal of Dream11 could be substantial, potentially amounting to a collective loss of around Rs 150 to Rs 200 crore for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni. This financial loss to the cricket board is expected to have wide-ranging effects on Indian cricket, including potentially affecting its star players financially.
The withdrawal of Dream11 as a sponsor is a recent development in Indian cricket. As the dust settles, it remains to be seen how the sport will adapt to this new landscape and whether alternative sponsors will step forward to fill the void left by Dream11.
In the meantime, the focus on Indian cricket has shifted from the sport itself to the financial implications of the new bill. The impact of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 on Indian cricket is a developing story, one that promises to shape the future of the sport in the country.
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