Jersey sponsors might be finalised in 15-20 days, says Rajiv Shukla

BCCI vice chairman Rajiv Shukla on Saturday (September 13, 2025) stated the brand new jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket crew might be finalised within the subsequent two to a few weeks, with bids scheduled to shut on September 16.

Team India is and not using a shirt sponsor within the ongoing Asia Cup after the BCCI’s cope with on-line gaming firm Dream11, price ₹358 crore per 12 months, was minimize quick following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, which banned real-money gaming purposes.

The BCCI has since floated a brand new tender that bars firms concerned in real-money gaming, betting, cryptocurrency, or alcoholic merchandise from bidding.

“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,” stated Shukla at an occasion organised by realtors’ apex physique CREDAI in Singapore.

Asked if any identify 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 additionally spoke concerning the current GST hike on IPL tickets, which now locations them within the 40% slab, alongside casinos and race golf equipment.

As a consequence, a ₹500 ticket will now value ₹700 and a ₹2,000 ticket will go as much as ₹2,800. Regular worldwide and home matches will proceed to draw 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 stated.

On criticism that the BCCI enjoys tax exemptions, Shukla responded: “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.”

On the expansion of girls’s cricket, Shukla stated: “A lot of efforts are being made… The only challenge is that the stadium should be full.”

“Women also needs to come to observe the sport. From our facet we’re doing every part. The wage can be 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.”