India, Aug. 25 -- Fantasy sports platform Dream11 reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it will no longer sponsor the Indian cricket team, after 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' was passed by both houses of parliament on Thursday. The decision left the BCCI searching for a new sponsor ahead of the Asia Cup, which begins on September 9 in the UAE.

According to a report in the Indian Express, Dream11 representatives visited the BCCI office in Mumbai and informed the board CEO about their decision. It added that the Indian board is expected to issue a new tender soon.

"(Representatives of) Dream11 visited the BCCI office and informed CEO Hemang Amin that they won't be able to continue...