IPL 2020: VIVO sponsorship suspended, confirms BCCI
Mirror Online / Updated: Aug 6, 2020, 17:18 IST
Photo by Syed Asif/ BCCL
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed the suspension of Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO's sponsorship for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2020.
BCCI has decided to suspend the deal with title sponsor Vivo. This comes after the IPL Governing Council had on Sunday decided to retain the company as title sponsor amid soaring China-India diplomatic tensions.
After the IPL GC said that it would continue sponsorship deal with Vivo, many netizens criticised the BCCI on social media for its continued association with the Chinese brand.
Vivo pays close to Rs 440 crore a season for being the title sponsor of the league.
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd have decided to suspend their partnership for Indian Premier League in 2020," the BCCI said in a statement.
Moreover, Dream XI, FBB, Disney Hotstar, Star, Altroz and Ceat are the sponsors of the league.
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