IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal Shares Updates on New Sponsor, BCCI Elections, and Team India
Cricket fans, exciting times ahead! IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal dropped some key updates on Friday at the PlayCom 2025 summit in New Delhi. From India’s new jersey sponsor to upcoming BCCI elections and wishes for Team India, here’s what he said.
First up, the hunt for India’s new lead jersey sponsor is in full swing. The previous deal with Dream11 wrapped up after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 came into play. Dhumal kept it straightforward: "What’s done is done with Dream11. We’ve kicked off the process for the next one, and I’m confident we’ll know the name in the next 2-3 weeks." So, stay tuned—big reveal coming soon for cricket jersey sponsor fans!
On another front, BCCI gears up for fresh leadership. Nominations kick off in a week, leading to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on September 28. This means we’ll soon find out who steps in as the next BCCI chief. Dhumal added, "We’ll have a clearer picture soon." Cricket governance just got more interesting!
Dhumal didn’t forget to cheer on Team India. With the Suryakumar Yadav-led squad facing Pakistan in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Sunday, he sent his best wishes. He also touched on India-Pakistan cricket matches, noting the government’s clear stance: No bilateral series with Pakistan, but we’ll join ACC or ICC events as advised. "We’re following what the government says," he emphasized. All the best, Team India—make us proud!
Shifting to the IPL’s magic, Dhumal praised how the league has inspired other sports in India to launch their own franchise-based tournaments. He credits past BCCI administrators and a deep talent pool for making the ten-team IPL a global hit. "IPL didn’t just start in 2008—it built on years of nurturing players," he explained. Think of Brendon McCullum’s explosive debut innings or 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashing a six on his first IPL ball last season. "Every ball is an event, thanks to that competitiveness," Dhumal said. His advice? Focus on producing top athletes first—leagues like IPL will naturally follow.
Finally, Dhumal highlighted how IPL’s growth has flooded the Indian cricket team with talent options across Test, ODI, and T20 formats. It’s a "good headache" for Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee, especially for bilateral series and big tournaments. "Sports means injuries happen, but we’ve got backups ready," he noted, recalling India’s epic Gabba Test win with a depleted side. "We couldn’t imagine that years ago. Now, even our B team can step up and deliver." What a boost for Indian cricket talent!
These insights from Dhumal show why IPL and BCCI keep pushing boundaries. Keep an eye on updates for the new sponsor and elections—cricket never sleeps!
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