The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has ended its partnership with fantasy sports giant Dream11 following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future.&nbsp;"BCCI and Dream 11 are discontinuing their relationship after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed. BCCI will ensure not to indulge with any such organisations ahead in future," Saikia said to ANI. &nbsp;An association worth INR 358 crore was mutually terminated, according to the latest reports. It became inevitable and crucial for both parties to end this sponsorship, as the sitting government made the advertisement of fantasy gaming illegal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-will-get-another-sachin-kohli-but-not-a-cheteshwar-pujara-he-was-truly-last-of-his-kind-1756058958807">India will get another Sachin, Kohli but not a Pujara! He was truly last of his kind</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Dream Sports, Dream 11’s parent company, signed a three-year jersey sponsorship deal with the BCCI in 2023. Now, with the 2025 Asia Cup around the corner, the Indian Team will be left without a jersey sponsor unless the cricket board joins hands with another company at the earliest. The eight-team tournament starts September 9.<h2>Massive blow &nbsp;</h2>Dream 11, in response to the legislation, announced that it discontinued all paid contests and now operates as a free-to-play online social game.&nbsp; “This morning, we stopped all paid contests on Dream11 and pivoted entirely to a free-to-play online social game,” the company said in a statement last Friday. &nbsp;Meanwhile, this new law bans all money-based gaming while recognising and supporting e-sports and online social games. Those not obeying shall suffer severe punishment, including three years of imprisonment and fines up to INR 1 crore.<h3>What’s next for Team India? &nbsp;</h3>The Men in Blue will next feature in the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the tournament host, India, India faces the UAE on September 10 before taking on Pakistan in the marquee clash four days later in Dubai.&nbsp; &nbsp;Should India and Pakistan top their group, the chances of them facing each other again in the tournament are high.&nbsp;

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has ended its partnership with fantasy sports giant Dream11 following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future. "BCCI and Dream 11 are discontinuing their relationship after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed. BCCI will ensure not to indulge with any such organisations ahead in future," Saikia said to ANI. An association worth INR 358 crore was mutually terminated, according to the latest reports. It became inevitable and crucial for both parties to end this sponsorship, as the sitting government made the advertisement of fantasy gaming illegal. Also read | India will get another Sachin, Kohli but not a Pujara! He was truly last of his kind Meanwhile, Dream Sports, Dream 11’s parent company, signed a three-year jersey sponsorship deal with the BCCI in 2023. Now, with the 2025 Asia Cup around the corner, the Indian Team will be left without a jersey sponsor unless the cricket board joins hands with another company at the earliest. The eight-team tournament starts September 9. Massive blow Dream 11, in response to the legislation, announced that it discontinued all paid contests and now operates as a free-to-play online social game. “This morning, we stopped all paid contests on Dream11 and pivoted entirely to a free-to-play online social game,” the company said in a statement last Friday. Meanwhile, this new law bans all money-based gaming while recognising and supporting e-sports and online social games. Those not obeying shall suffer severe punishment, including three years of imprisonment and fines up to INR 1 crore. What’s next for Team India? The Men in Blue will next feature in the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the tournament host, India, India faces the UAE on September 10 before taking on Pakistan in the marquee clash four days later in Dubai. Should India and Pakistan top their group, the chances of them facing each other again in the tournament are high.

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future.

‘Will not indulge with such organisations in future’ - BCCI ends partnership with Dream 11

From Oppo to Dream11, take a look at the five most expensive jersey sponsors of the Indian cricket team. These multi-crore deals highlight the commercial power of Indian cricket.

From Oppo to Dream11, take a look at the five most expensive jersey sponsors of the Indian cricket team. These multi-crore deals highlight the commercial power of Indian cricket.(Disclaimer: The data is sourced from Financial Express)

5 most expensive Indian cricket jersey sponsorship deals: Dream11, Paytm and more

The ban on online money games in India is set to hit the country's sports industry as well. The move could significantly effect the cricketing ecosystem and also hit franchise leagues of other sports.


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GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction: The top two teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC), will face off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Apr 19). Table toppers DC will look to continue the winning momentum and extend their dominance, whereas GT will try to dethrone DC and claim the top spot. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the GT vs DC contest.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">GT vs DC Match Preview</h2>
So far in the IPL 2025, GT have won four matches out of the six played. They are coming after a six-wicket defeat against LSG in Lucknow. There are injury concerns in the GT camp as Kagiso Rabada and Glenn Phillips are not available with the latter ruled out for the entire season.. On the other hand, DC are coming into the contest after a thrilling super over win against Rajasthan. It will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul, Jos Buttler 
Batters:&nbsp; Sai Sudarshan, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam&nbsp; 
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">GT vs DC Head-to-Head Record</h2>
Saturday's meeting between GT and DC will be the sixth between the franchises with the latter leading the way with 3 wins. GT on the other hand have won 2 matches with no contest ending in no result.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Sai Sudarshan
Sai Sudarshan has scored 329 runs with a strike rate of 151 in 6 innings. He is the second run getter in the Orange Cap list making him an ideal choice for the Captain
2. KL Rahul
KL Rahul has scored 238 runs in 5 innings with a strike rate of 154. In last game againsr RR he made crucial runs in the super over and won the match for DC.
3. Karun Nair
Karun Nair scored 89 runs in 40 balls against Mumbai Indians. He would be looking to strike and score some quick runs.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">GT vs DC Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Sai Sudarshan and Mitchell Starc are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form.They have been contributing consistently for their respective teams.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
GT: Gujarat Titans are second in the points table with four wins and two losses in six matches. They were defeated by LSG in their last encounter by 6 wickets. GT would be looking to come back on the winning track.
DC: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling super over. Mitchell Starc and Abhishek Porel were the heroes of the match. DC also have a good depth in batting and would be looking to continue their winning run and stay on the top of the table.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for GT vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Abhishek Porel 
Batters: Shubhman Gill (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sherfane Rutherford 
All-Rounders: Washington Sundar 
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win GT vs DC?</h2>
Delhi Capitals have lost only one match in this IPL season. We expect them to come hard at GT. The match will be a thriller, but we expect DC to beat GT in the end.
Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

Sports | IPL | India News Cricket Table Toppers DC will look to defeat GT in the high clash encounters at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday (Apr 19).

GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction: The top two teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC), will face off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Apr 19). Table toppers DC will look to continue the winning momentum and extend their dominance, whereas GT will try to dethrone DC and claim the top spot. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the GT vs DC contest. GT vs DC Match Preview So far in the IPL 2025, GT have won four matches out of the six played. They are coming after a six-wicket defeat against LSG in Lucknow. There are injury concerns in the GT camp as Kagiso Rabada and Glenn Phillips are not available with the latter ruled out for the entire season.. On the other hand, DC are coming into the contest after a thrilling super over win against Rajasthan. It will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team. GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul, Jos Buttler Batters: Sai Sudarshan, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna GT vs DC Head-to-Head Record Saturday's meeting between GT and DC will be the sixth between the franchises with the latter leading the way with 3 wins. GT on the other hand have won 2 matches with no contest ending in no result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Sai Sudarshan Sai Sudarshan has scored 329 runs with a strike rate of 151 in 6 innings. He is the second run getter in the Orange Cap list making him an ideal choice for the Captain 2. KL Rahul KL Rahul has scored 238 runs in 5 innings with a strike rate of 154. In last game againsr RR he made crucial runs in the super over and won the match for DC. 3. Karun Nair Karun Nair scored 89 runs in 40 balls against Mumbai Indians. He would be looking to strike and score some quick runs. ALSO READ | Dewald Brevis joins CSK as injury replacement for remainder of IPL 2025 GT vs DC Fantasy Cricket Tips Sai Sudarshan and Mitchell Starc are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form.They have been contributing consistently for their respective teams. Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Team Analysis GT: Gujarat Titans are second in the points table with four wins and two losses in six matches. They were defeated by LSG in their last encounter by 6 wickets. GT would be looking to come back on the winning track. DC: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling super over. Mitchell Starc and Abhishek Porel were the heroes of the match. DC also have a good depth in batting and would be looking to continue their winning run and stay on the top of the table. Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for GT vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Abhishek Porel Batters: Shubhman Gill (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sherfane Rutherford All-Rounders: Washington Sundar Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Match Prediction: Who Will Win GT vs DC? Delhi Capitals have lost only one match in this IPL season. We expect them to come hard at GT. The match will be a thriller, but we expect DC to beat GT in the end. Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

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It is hard for working people to believe that they will not receive a call or a text from the office even on their holidays. No matter how much they try to keep their work at bay during vacations, they end up getting numerous work calls by the end of the day.&nbsp;

Breaking this age-old tradition of giving work calls to colleagues on a vacation, an Indian technology company has adopted a policy of imposing a fine of Rs1 lakh ($1,200) on employees who give a call to their colleagues on a holiday.&nbsp;

Fantasy sports platform, Dream11, introduced the "Dream11 Unplug" policy so that all its employees can rewind, rejuvenate and relax on their holidays.&nbsp;

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With such a novel policy, employees won't remain engaged in chats, emails and other groups.

The company's co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Seth, while talking to CNBC, said, “Once a year, for one week, you're kicked out of the (company) system … you don't have Slack, emails and calls.”&nbsp;

Speaking about the fine, Jain said, “Anyone who reaches out to another employee during “unplug” time has to pay a fine of about $1,200 (1 lakh approx)”. The founders added that this policy has successfully worked so far.

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The company in a statement stated, “At Dream11, we actually log off the 'Dreamster' who is unplugged, off from every possible Stadium communication platform, be it slack, emails and even WhatsApp groups. We do this to ensure absolutely no one from the Dreamster’s work ecosystem can contact them while they are on their well-deserved break".

“We understand that spending quality time with loved ones or just relaxing altogether on a vacation, can immensely improve the overall mood, quality of life, productivity in general and more,” the company added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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It is hard for working people to believe that they will not receive a call or a text from the office even on their holidays. No matter how much they try to keep their work at bay during vacations, they end up getting numerous work calls by the end of the day.

It is hard for working people to believe that they will not receive a call or a text from the office even on their holidays. No matter how much they try to keep their work at bay during vacations, they end up getting numerous work calls by the end of the day. Breaking this age-old tradition of giving work calls to colleagues on a vacation, an Indian technology company has adopted a policy of imposing a fine of Rs1 lakh ($1,200) on employees who give a call to their colleagues on a holiday. Fantasy sports platform, Dream11, introduced the "Dream11 Unplug" policy so that all its employees can rewind, rejuvenate and relax on their holidays. ALSO READ| BYJU's founders planning to increase stake in the company to 40%: Report With such a novel policy, employees won't remain engaged in chats, emails and other groups. The company's co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Seth, while talking to CNBC, said, “Once a year, for one week, you're kicked out of the (company) system … you don't have Slack, emails and calls.” Speaking about the fine, Jain said, “Anyone who reaches out to another employee during “unplug” time has to pay a fine of about $1,200 (1 lakh approx)”. The founders added that this policy has successfully worked so far. WATCH| Gravitas: Cryptocurrency: New tool for money laundering The company in a statement stated, “At Dream11, we actually log off the 'Dreamster' who is unplugged, off from every possible Stadium communication platform, be it slack, emails and even WhatsApp groups. We do this to ensure absolutely no one from the Dreamster’s work ecosystem can contact them while they are on their well-deserved break". “We understand that spending quality time with loved ones or just relaxing altogether on a vacation, can immensely improve the overall mood, quality of life, productivity in general and more,” the company added. (With inputs from agencies)

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