Saralnama
Dream11 stopped sponsoring the Indian cricket team in August 2025 due to a new law banning real-money online gaming. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now looking for a new sponsor. This change affects smaller state T20 leagues in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Mumbai, and Delhi, which relied on fantasy gaming companies for funds. Dream11 had many famous cricketers as brand ambassadors and spent heavily on advertising. The ban may also impact broadcasters and other cricket-related businesses. The European Cricket Network also paused its tournament as Dream11 was its main sponsor. The Indian gaming market was worth around ₹33,000 crore in 2023 and expected to grow, but this law has caused uncertainty in the industry. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 09:20 IST; source: link)