Byju’s, the current title sponsor of Team India, has committed to supporting the Men in Blue through March 2023. At a meeting of the BCCI’s top council, it was decided to stick with Team India.
Web Desk for India Today Byju’s, the current title sponsor of Team India, has committed to supporting the Men in Blue through March 2023. At a meeting of the BCCI’s top council, it was decided to stick with Team India.
Byju’s reportedly consented to extend its team sponsorship rights through November 2023. But Byju’s side sent a message to the BCCI requesting for their association to stop after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. However, following the summit council meeting, Byju’s educational technology corporation. Will continue to serve as the Indian team’s title sponsor till March 2023.
Up until March 2023, MPL Sports is scheduled to continue serving as Team India’s apparel and merchandise sponsor.
On December 21, the BCCI’s top council met to discuss a number of crucial issues, including the sponsors for the team’s uniforms, central contracts for players, the treatment of some players’ injuries, and the performance of the Indian squad at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and Asia Cup T20.
After underwhelming showings at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia that just ended and the 2022 Asia Cup, BCCI may also choose a new ODI and T20I captain for Team India. According to reports, the veteran Rohit Sharma, who now serves as India’s captain for all three forms of the game, may be replaced as the white-ball captain by the all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
In addition, it is expected that the apex council meeting would consider new central contracts for star performers. The promotion might go to Suryakumar Yadav, who is now the top-ranked batter in T20Is, along with Hardik Pandya and a number of other young players. Meanwhile, experienced pacer Ishant Sharma and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane may have their central contracts terminated.
During the meeting, it is also expected that the new selection committee’s appointment will be authorized.