Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has decided to back out as the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team, days ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 as per NDTV report. The latest development comes after the recent passing of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025' in the Indian Parliament, which bans real-money gaming platforms like Dream11.

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Fantasy sports platform Dream11 withdraws as Team India`s lead sponsor before Asia Cup 2025 following new online gaming regulations.

As of now, neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor Dream11 has issued an official statement, but reports suggest that the platform is not willing to continue its deal.

Dream11 is unwilling to continue its sponsorship deal after the new law effectively bans all real-money gaming platforms, including fantasy sports, poker, and rummy

India could have afforded two specialist spinners. However, if the team management bolsters the batting by having Dube or Rinku, there is room for only one. It’s impossible to see Varun Chakravarthy on the bench.

The development came after 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' was passed by both houses of parliament on Thursday