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BCCI and MPL sports signed a three-year agreement that begins from November 2020 to December 2023.

MPL Sports’ association with the BCCI begins with India’s tour of Australia, 2020-21 wherein team India would be sporting the New Jersey’s.

On Tuesday, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced that MPL Sports will now be the new kit sponsor and official merchandise partner for the Indian Cricket Team.

As a part of the deal, even senior women and the Under-19 teams are entitled for the new kits.

The first ODI between India and Australia will be played on November 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The official BCCI release stated, “Apart from Team India jerseys, MPL Sports will also sell licensed Team India merchandise. MPL Sports will offer the jerseys and its wide range of Team India merchandise to fans at affordable prices.”

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said, “We are delighted to announce the dawn of a new era for Indian cricket with the appointment of MPL Sports as the kit sponsor for the Indian men’s and women’s national cricket team until 2023. We look forward to MPL Sports adding a new chapter to the team’s kit, and bring Official BCCI licensed merchandise within easy and convenient reach for the billion-plus fans who cheer for Team India,”

By Neha Makhija