New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited bids on Tuesday to replace Dream11 as the new lead sponsor for Team India. It also send a clear message that no companies dealing in real money gaming and cryptocurrency are eligible to apply due to a government ban on such entities. Dream11, who had signed a three-year deal in 2023, had a premature exit after the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 last month.

The lead sponsorship will include both the senior men's and women's teams as well as the age group teams across both genders. The BCCI has asked for "reputed entities" to come forward with the last date to purchase the Invitation for Expression of Interest for Nati...