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BCCI struggles to find title sponsor for home matches
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet secured a title sponsor for the Indian cricket team's home matches, with a new deal reportedly failing to attract buyers.…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet secured a title sponsor for the Indian cricket team's home matches, with a new deal reportedly failing to attract buyers. According to a report, the lack of interest is attributed to the steep pricing of the sponsorship rights, set at Rs 4.75 crore per match.
The BCCI had floated a tender for the title sponsorship rights, but the high cost has deterred potential sponsors. The board is now considering revising the terms to make the deal more attractive, as the current valuation is seen as a gamble in the current market conditions.
Without a title sponsor, the Indian cricket team's home series could proceed without the usual branding on jerseys and stadium signage. The BCCI is expected to hold further discussions to finalize a new sponsor before the upcoming home season.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Rs 4.75 crore per match price is a significant jump from previous deals, reflecting BCCI's attempt to leverage cricket's popularity post-IPL boom. However, the global economic slowdown and reduced corporate marketing budgets have made sponsors cautious. The board's negotiating power is strong, it holds a monopoly over Indian cricket, but alienating sponsors could hurt smaller associations that rely on central revenue sharing. The next tender or revised pricing, expected within weeks, will signal whether the market accepts the board's valuation. Watch for the BCCI's announcement on new terms or a reduced base price.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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