Rajiv Shukla shares MAJOR update on Team India’s jersey sponsorship, says, “Will be finalised in…”

BCCI's vice-president opened up about team India's jersey sponsor as they are currently playing Asia Cup 2025 without a jersey sponsor Dream11 was terminated due to the implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill.

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Published: September 13, 2025, 4:01 PM IST

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New Delhi: BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said on Saturday that Team India’s new jersey sponsor will be confirmed within the next two to three weeks, with the bidding process set to conclude on September 16. The BCCI’s ₹358 crore per-year contract with Dream11 was terminated because of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, which forbids real-money gaming apps, so India is currently competing in the Asia Cup without a jersey sponsor.

BCCI issues fresh tender for team India’s jersey sponsorship

The BCCI has now issued a fresh tender that prohibits bids from companies linked to real-money gaming, betting, cryptocurrency, or alcoholic products.

“The tender process has been released and there are a lot of bidders. We will tell you after it’s finalised. I think it will be finalised in 15-20 days,” said Shukla at an event hosted by the CREDAI, the top trade association for realtors.BCCI, Asia Cup 2025, Rajiv Shukla, Indian Crciket team jersey sponsor, Rajiv Shukla BCCI president, Team India’s jersey.

Shukla said there are lot of bidders

When questioned about if any name had emerged as a frontrunner, Shukla added, “No, there is no name yet. There are a lot of bidders. We will tell you after it’s finalised.” Shukla also addressed the recent GST increase on IPL tickets, which has moved them into the 40 percent tax bracket, the same as casinos and race clubs.

A ticket that was previously priced at Rs 500 will now cost Rs 700, and a ticket that was previously priced at Rs 2,000 will now cost Rs 2,800. Regular domestic and international matches will still be subject to 18% GST.

“I am seeing that a lot of common people come to watch IPL. It will definitely have an impact. But I am hopeful that a lot of people will come to watch IPL,” he said.

Shukla also opened up on the backlash BCCI face related to tax exemption, “BCCI pays income tax like a corporate company. It also pays GST. We don’t have any exemptions.” “We pay thousands of crores of taxes. State associations also pay taxes. And we never take a single rupee grant from the government.”

Shukla reflected on Women’s cricket growth

Shukla also reflected on the Women’s Cricket growth and said, “A lot of efforts are being made… The only challenge is that the stadium should be full.” “Women should also come to watch the game. From our side we are doing everything. The salary is also at par.

“We are promoting women, organising tournaments, all facilities are being provided. The only thing is that people should come and watch women’s games.”

Story Highlight:

1. BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said on Saturday that Team India’s new jersey sponsor will be confirmed soon as the bidding process set to conclude on September 16.
2. The BCCI has now issued a fresh tender that prohibits bids from companies linked to real-money gaming, betting, cryptocurrency, or alcoholic products.
3. When questioned about if any name had emerged as a frontrunner, Shukla said there is lot of bidders nothing is finalised.