IPL 2020: Vivo set to pull out as title sponsor
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Vivo set to pull out as title sponsor

The Hindu  

Besides finalising the operational issues with regard to moving the Indian Premier League entourage to United Arab Emirates in the wake of the pandemic, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has been forced in another corner with the IPL title sponsor set to end its association with the T20 league. Sportstar understands that key BCCI office-bearers - president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah - had a conference call with Vivo representatives along with IPL chairman Brijesh Patel in attendance on Tuesday. READ: IPL 2020 to be played from September 19 to November 10 Interestingly, the BCCI had refrained from revisiting the IPL sponsorship deal during Sunday’s Governing Council. It is learnt that Vivo wanted “at least 30 per cent reduction” in the amount for the forthcoming edition, to be played in UAE from September 19 to November 10.

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Tata retains IPL title sponsorship rights till 2028: Report
11 months ago

Tata retains IPL title sponsorship rights till 2028: Report

India TV News  

Tata Group has retained the title sponsorship rights for the Indian Premier League for a five-year period starting in 2024. Tata is set to pay INR 500 crore for each season till 2028 after the conglomerate matched the highest bid by the Aditya Birla Group. As per a Cricbuzz report, Aditya Birla Group presented an INR 2500 crore bid but …

IPL 2023 loses sponsors as startups, unicorns rationalise costs
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023 loses sponsors as startups, unicorns rationalise costs

Live Mint  

Many companies in the consumer internet sector that have been major sponsors and advertisers during previous Indian Premier League tournaments are sitting out this year's edition due to the so-called funding winter and an overall reset in the technology industry globally. IPL 2022 belonged to startups The IPL 2022 saw a surge in startup participation, with over 60 firms signing …

BCCI ends association with Vivo as IPL title sponsors, Tata to replace the Chinese company
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI ends association with Vivo as IPL title sponsors, Tata to replace the Chinese company

Op India  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to exit the partnership with Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League once and for all and instead collaborate with one of India’s largest business conglomerates, the Tata Group. TATA to replace VIVO as IPL title sponsor next year: IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel to …

Tata group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsors from this year
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsors from this year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: One of India's largest business conglomerates, the Tata Group, will replace Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the Indian Premier League's title sponsor from this year, the event's governing council decided in a meeting on Tuesday. "Yes, Tata group is coming in as IPL title sponsor," IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the development to PTI. Vivo had a deal …

Tata to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor

The Hindu  

Indian corporate giant Tata will be the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League for the next two seasons in 2022 and 2023, the Governing Council decided on Tuesday. Chinese mobile company Vivo's sponsorship deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, worth Rs 440 crore per year, stood suspended amid the India-China border standoff in 2020. “This …

Franchises, stakeholders unite in COVID fight, hail IPL suspension
3 years, 7 months ago

Franchises, stakeholders unite in COVID fight, hail IPL suspension

The Hindu  

Franchises and stakeholders of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday hailed the BCCI's decision to suspend the tournament indefinitely, insisting that cricket can wait while the country fights an unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. The safety and security of everyone in VIVO IPL 2021 is of paramount importance and we support the decision of BCCI to postpone the tournament," Royal Challengers Bangalore …

IPL 2021: Vivo to sponsor tournament as bids for transfer of rights not up to expectations
3 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2021: Vivo to sponsor tournament as bids for transfer of rights not up to expectations

Firstpost  

Dream11 had been the IPL title sponsors for the 2020 edition, winning the rights for Rs 222 crore, which was nearly half of what Vivo was paying annually for a five-year deal. New Delhi: Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo will return to sponsor the IPL this season after its attempts to transfer the rights to another company failed to materialise as …

IPL 2021: Vivo may transfer title rights to interested bidders; Dream11, Unacademy in fray
3 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2021: Vivo may transfer title rights to interested bidders; Dream11, Unacademy in fray

Firstpost  

It is understood that in the prevailing situation when Sino-India geo-political relations are in a sensitive state, Vivo understands that it’s not prudent to continue the association with two years still left. New Delhi: Chinese mobile manufacturing company Vivo, which had suspended its IPL title sponsorship rights for 2020 edition, is eyeing an exit from the Indian Premier League by …

Full auction likely ahead of IPL 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Full auction likely ahead of IPL 2021

The Hindu  

As the most challenging edition of the Indian Premier League comes to an end, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has seemingly begun preparations for the next edition of the T20 league. In fact, in all likelihood, contrary to the popular belief, the BCCI is likely to coduct a full auction ahead of the next edition. Sportstar understands …

COVID-19 Impact: Future Group no longer part of IPL's central pool of sponsorship
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 Impact: Future Group no longer part of IPL's central pool of sponsorship

India TV News  

Retail conglomerate Future Group, which is currently going through a restructuring phase, has pulled out of BCCI's central sponsorship list for the Indian Premier League. "Yes, Future Group has pulled out of IPL central sponsorship and that's the reason their logo has been removed from the IPL website. When a Future Group official was contacted, he refused comment but industry …

BCCI doesn't respect sentiments of Indians: Traders' body CAIT fumes over Dream11 winning IPL 2020 title rights
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI doesn't respect sentiments of Indians: Traders' body CAIT fumes over Dream11 winning IPL 2020 title rights

India Today  

Traders' body, Confederation of All India Traders has written a letter to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, urging him to intervene in the Indian Premier League title sponsorship after the Board of Control for Cricket in India awarded the rights to Dream11 on a 1-year deal on Wednesday. CAIT alleged that the BCCI has 'hoodwinked the people of India' and its …

IPL 2020 title sponsorship hits roadblock a day after Dream11's Rs 222 crore bid
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 title sponsorship hits roadblock a day after Dream11's Rs 222 crore bid

India Today  

The title sponsorship rights saga for the Indian Premier League 2020 is far from a closed deal. Dream11 on Tuesday emerged as the highest bidder for IPL 2020 title sponsorship with a bid of Rs 222 crore. While market analysts had predicted a dip in the money for IPL 2020 title sponsorship due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the BCCI …

From Rs 40 crore to Rs 440 crore: How IPL’s title sponsorship soared
4 years, 4 months ago

From Rs 40 crore to Rs 440 crore: How IPL’s title sponsorship soared

The Hindu  

In 12 years, the Indian Premier League has not only redefined cricket, but has also changed the economics of the sport in the country. In its inaugural edition in 2008, the league had roped in real estate giant DLF as its title sponsor for a Rs 40 crore a year deal - which lasted till 2012. In 2018, the Board …

Dream11 wins IPL 2020 title sponsorship with bid of Rs 222 crore
4 years, 4 months ago

Dream11 wins IPL 2020 title sponsorship with bid of Rs 222 crore

India Today  

Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has been announced as the new title sponsors for the Indian Premier League 2020. Dream11 won the rights with a bid of Rs 222 crore in Tuesday's bidding process. While Dream11 made a bid of Rs 222 crore, Byju's bid Rs 201 crore and Unacademy Rs 170 crore. The IPL 2020 title rights, the BCCI had …

Dream11, fantasy cricket app, bags IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights for Rs 222 crores
4 years, 4 months ago

Dream11, fantasy cricket app, bags IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights for Rs 222 crores

India TV News  

Dream11 has won the race for IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights, the tournament's chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed on Wednesday. The online fantasy gaming application won the title rights for Rs. The IPL title rights were up for grabs after Vivo, which annually paid Rs 440 crore, dropped out as title sponsor this year due to the Sino-India border stand-off. Dream11 …

Franchises may face big revenue loss without BCCI support: Parth Jindal
4 years, 4 months ago

Franchises may face big revenue loss without BCCI support: Parth Jindal

Live Mint  

Some team owners in the Indian Premier League are bracing for a drop in revenue of up to 30% this year, compared to last year, if the Board of Control of Cricket in India doesn’t compensate them for missing in-stadia spectators. As part of a recent interview with Mint, Parth Jindal, Chairman of the Delhi Capitals IPL team, said that, …

IPL 2020: Unacademy, Dream11 submit formal expression of interest for title sponsorship rights
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Unacademy, Dream11 submit formal expression of interest for title sponsorship rights

Firstpost  

Friday was the last date of submission of ‘EOI’ to the BCCI. New Delhi: Education technology company Unacademy and fantasy sports Platform Dream11 have submitted their expression of interest to become title sponsors of this year’s Indian Premier League, replacing Chinese mobile phone company Vivo. “Yes, Unacademy and Dream11 have submitted their EOIs for the title sponsorship bid of IPL,” …

IPL 2020: Edutech company Unacademy to contest for title sponsorship rights, says reports
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Edutech company Unacademy to contest for title sponsorship rights, says reports

Firstpost  

Vivo, which annually paid Rs 440 crore, has dropped out as IPL’s title sponsor this year. Education technology company Unacademy, which is already one of IPL’s sponsors, is eyeing the league’s title sponsorship rights now and is set to submit its bid to replace Chinese mobile phone company Vivo this season. The official said Unacademy is a part of IPL’s …

Unacademy picks bid papers, set to fight for IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights
4 years, 4 months ago

Unacademy picks bid papers, set to fight for IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights

India TV News  

Education technology company Unacademy, which is already one of IPL's sponsors, is eyeing the league's title sponsorship rights now and is set to submit its bid to replace Chinese mobile phone company Vivo this season. The official said Unacademy is a part of IPL's central sponsorship pool with other companies like Dream11 and Paytm. "Yes, Unacademy is already in IPL's …

BCCI invites title sponsorship bid for IPL 2020: 'Turnover of interested 3rd party must be over RS 300 crores'
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI invites title sponsorship bid for IPL 2020: 'Turnover of interested 3rd party must be over RS 300 crores'

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday invited companies to bid for the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League's 13th edition, just hours after the Indian government gave the go ahead for the tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates next month. Companies with a turnover of over Rs 300 crores will be allowed …

BCCI invites applications for IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights - cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI invites applications for IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights - cricket news

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited third parties to express their interest in acquiring the title sponsorship rights for the 2020 Indian Premier League to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10. The Board also mentioned that the turnover of the interested party must be over INR 300 Crores as …

Indian government gives BCCI approval to host IPL 2020 in UAE - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian government gives BCCI approval to host IPL 2020 in UAE - Cricket News

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has received formal approval to stage the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates, clearing the way for the marquee Twenty20 tournament to be held between September 19 and November 10 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Brijesh Patel, chairman of the IPL governing council, confirmed to …

Patanjali may be title sponsors for 13th season of IPL
4 years, 4 months ago

Patanjali may be title sponsors for 13th season of IPL

Op India  

The upcoming IPL season that is going to take place in UAE may get the name “Patanjali IPL” as the company has decided to bid for the title sponsorship. ET quoted SK Tijarawala, official spokesperson, Patanjali, saying, “We are considering the IPL title sponsorship for this year since we want to give the Patanjali brand a global marketing platform.” Though …

IPL Chinese sponsor deal suspension ’not financial crisis’: Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL Chinese sponsor deal suspension ’not financial crisis’: Sourav Ganguly

Live Mint  

India's cricket chief Sourav Ganguly says the Indian Premier League's decision to suspend a lucrative contract with its main sponsor, the Chinese phone maker Vivo, following a deadly border clash between the two nations is "just a blip". The IPL last week suspended the agreement with Vivo, which signed a five-year contract in 2017 worth more than $330 million to …

IPL 2020: Vivo exit a 'blip' and not 'financial crisis', says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Vivo exit a 'blip' and not 'financial crisis', says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has described the suspension of the IPL title sponsorship deal with Chinese mobile phone company Vivo as just a "blip", dismissing talk that it might lead to a "financial crisis". Vivo won the IPL title sponsorship rights for five years from 2018 to 2022 for a reported sum of Rs 2190 crore, approximately Rs 440 crore …

IPL 2020: VIVO exit as IPL sponsor not a financial crisis, says Ganguly - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: VIVO exit as IPL sponsor not a financial crisis, says Ganguly - Cricket News

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League suffered a blow a couple of days ago as its title sponsor, Chinese mobile phone maker Vivo, “paused” its partnership with the Indian cricket board for this edition of the Twenty20 tournament. But Sourav Ganguly, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and former captain of the Indian team, doesn’t want to …

BCCI, Vivo suspend partnership for IPL 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI, Vivo suspend partnership for IPL 2020

Live Mint  

BCCI on Thursday confirmed that they and Vivo have suspended the title sponsorship deal for Indian Premier League. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India and vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd have decided to suspend their partnership for Indian Premier League in 2020," a press release stated. Indian Premier League was initially set to take place from 29th March …

IPL 2020: Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO sponsorship suspended, confirms BCCI
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO sponsorship suspended, confirms BCCI

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday confirmed the suspension of Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO's sponsorship for the Indian Premier League in 2020. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India and vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd have decided to suspend their partnership for Indian Premier League in 2020," the BCCI said in a statement. The BCCI …

BCCI and Vivo ‘Suspend Partnership’ For IPL in 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI and Vivo ‘Suspend Partnership’ For IPL in 2020

The Quint  

Meaning, Vivo will not be the title sponsor of the IPL this year, but in all likelihood will be back in 2021 to continue their five year contract that started in 2018. The BCCI’s announcement comes after the IPL Governing Council had on Sunday decided to retain the Chinese company as the title sponsor. Earlier on Monday, the Confederation of …

IPL 2020: Welcome VIVO withdrawal, Chinese company should be permanently removed, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Welcome VIVO withdrawal, Chinese company should be permanently removed, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch

India Today  

VIVO's withdrawal from Indian Premier League 2020 as its title sponsor is a welcome decision but the Board of Control for Cricket in India should make sure the Chinese mobile manufacturing giant is not associated with the T20 tournament in the future as well, Swadeshi Jagran Manch, the Economic wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has said. 'This is the wish …

Chinese Firm Vivo Pulls Out As IPL 2020 Title Sponsor Amid India-China Border Row
4 years, 4 months ago

Chinese Firm Vivo Pulls Out As IPL 2020 Title Sponsor Amid India-China Border Row

ABP News  

With the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League knocking our doorsteps, a panicky situation has gripped the Board of Control for Cricket in India as the Chinese handset major Vivo might walk away from the title sponsorship of IPL T20 tournament this year.The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday had decided to continue with their sponsorship …

IPL 2020: Chinese mobile giant VIVO pulls out as sponsors this edition after uproar in India
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Chinese mobile giant VIVO pulls out as sponsors this edition after uproar in India

India Today  

The Indian Premier League will have a new standalone sponsor for this edition after VIVO decided to take a break from their sponsorship commitments in 2020 amid the rising tensions between India and China at the border. The IPL governing council and Board of Control for Cricket in India faced backlash on Monday after they decided to retain the Chinese …

IPL 2020: BCCI’s decision to retain Chinese sponsors a pragmatic, rather than emotional step
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: BCCI’s decision to retain Chinese sponsors a pragmatic, rather than emotional step

Firstpost  

The calls for BCCI to boycott Chinese sponsors, including Vivo, can be described as a knee-jerk reaction that rather than helping the cause would only end up in shooting Indian sport in the foot. It is perhaps for this reason that the Indian Premier League Governing Council and BCCI took a pragmatic, rather than an emotional decision, regarding Chinese sponsorship …

IPL 2020: VIVO withdrawal victory for Confederation of All India Traders, says secretary Praveen Khandelwal
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: VIVO withdrawal victory for Confederation of All India Traders, says secretary Praveen Khandelwal

India Today  

Chinese mobile giant VIVO pulling out as sponsors of Indian Premier League 2020 is a major victory for Confederation of All India Traders, its secretary-general Praveen Khandelwal said on Tuesday. Chinese mobile phone maker VIVO is IPL's title sponsor and it pays the BCCI Rs 440 crore annually for the 5-year deal which they bagged in 2017 by bidding a …

IPL 2020: Final to be held on 10 November, reveals governing council; Chinese sponsors retained
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Final to be held on 10 November, reveals governing council; Chinese sponsors retained

Firstpost  

IPL 2020 will be played from 19 September to 10 November, the governing council decided after a virtual meeting on Sunday, with Chinese sponsors, including title sponsor VIVO, ultimately retained. New Delhi: The Indian Premier League’s Governing Council on Sunday decided to retain all its sponsors, including Chinese mobile company VIVO, and approved COVID-19 substitutions in the event to be …

IPL 2020: Foreign players, sponsors, SOPs crux of GC meeting
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Foreign players, sponsors, SOPs crux of GC meeting

The Hindu  

The eight Indian Premier League franchises await answers to multiple questions as the tournament’s Governing Council meets virtually on Sunday to finalise the roadmap. Even though the Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel had earlier told Sportstar that the ‘detailed discussions’ will be held ‘keeping all factors in mind’, the franchises seek clarity on the Standard Operating Procedure, logistics and availability …

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