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  • The cricketer is is exclusively handled by the talent arm of IMG-Reliance

    Rohit Sharma is Brand Ambassador for Dr Trust

    By A Correspondent

     

    Healthcare brand Dr Trust has announced the signing of cricketer Rohit Sharma as its new Brand Ambassador. The cricketer is is exclusively handled by the talent arm of IMG-Reliance.

     

    Said Aryan Goyal, CEO of Nureca Ltd which owns the brand: “Rohit Sharma is a strong, celebrated man and an advocate for others – he is the perfect ambassador to talk about the importance of health and wellness and the importance self-monitoring healthcare products play in everyday life. Dr Trust admires him for his principles, his talents and his ability to juggle a demanding cricket career while being a great family man too.”

     

     

  • IMG already manages Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Shreyas Iyer

    IMG Reliance will now manage Shikhar Dhawan

    By A Correspondent

     

    IMG Reliance announced that it has signed on cricketer Shikhar Dhawan for an exclusive worldwide marketing and management arrangement. IMG already manages Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Shreyas Iyer.

     

    Said Nikhil Bardia, Head-Talent & Sponsorship, IMG Reliance: “Shikhar possesses enormous talent and character, a unique combination that along with cricket will help us build a brand. It is our absolute delight to be representing a talent like Shikhar who ranks amongst the best cricketers India has produced. We have put together a great team around Shikhar, whose expertise across various verticals will help him achieve the goals.”

     

     

  • To handle commercial and off-field engagements for the cricket star

    IMG Reliance inks deal with Shreyas Iyer

    By A Correspondent

     

    IMG Reliance has added cricketer Shreyas Iyer to its roster of star sportspersons. IMG Reliance will be handling Iyer’s commercial interests, brand-building and management along with other off-field engagements.

     

    Said Nikhil Bardia, Head of Sales, IMG Reliance: “We are delighted to welcome Shreyas on board the IMG Reliance family, adding to our bunch of world class talents. He is a strong competitor on the pitch and stands out as an ambitious and confident individual off it. He represents young India with his fearless attitude coupled with the combination of confidence and humility. One of the brightest prospects in Indian Cricket with a rapidly increasing fan base, Shreyas promises to be a strong pillar in the Indian batting line-up and we are happy to partner with him in his journey.”

     

     

  • With this sponsorship, the much-awaited new football league, promoted by IMG-Reliance and Star India, will be called the 'Hero Indian Super League'

    ISL gets its title sponsor in Hero MotoCorp

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hero MotoCorp Ltd has signed a three-year deal to be the title sponsor of the Indian Super League – the first-of-its-kind franchise-based football league in the country.

     

    With this sponsorship, the much-awaited new football league, promoted by IMG-Reliance and Star India, will be called the ‘Hero Indian Super League’.

     

    Synonymous with some of the marquee Indian as well as global sports partnerships, Hero MotoCorp has for long had a steadfast commitment towards promoting various disciplines of sports including cricket, hockey and golf.

     

    Pawan Munjal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, said, “Football is not just the world’s most popular game; it has today become a phenomenon sweeping across continents. I witnessed this myself while moving from one Brazilian city to another to watch the games at the recent World Cup. Like every other part of the world, India is also in the grip of this magic called football as millions of youngsters across the country are taking to the game with enthusiasm. The Indian Super League, therefore, is a timely initiative, and we are delighted to be partners in this journey for the common goal of promoting football in the country. As the Title Sponsor of the league, we are happy to being catalysts in bringing in much-needed professionalism and promote the game at the grass roots level to help identify and promote local talent.”

     

    Uday Shankar

    Uday Shankar, CEO, Star India, said, “The Hero name brings with it credibility, commitment and passion to the cause of sports. I am deeply pleased because Hero and Pawan Munjal are true ambassadors of sports with a commitment that goes beyond sponsorship. It is great to see them take centre-forward position to support ISL and the future of Indian football. We feel honoured and privileged to present the “Hero Indian Super League” to the growing base of Indian football fans.”

     

    Backed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Hero Indian Super League is set to usher a new era of football in India. Featuring eight new clubs, the Hero Indian Super League aims to promote the game of football across India, in the newer markets and foster young local talent to take up the sport professionally.

     

    Each team at the Hero Indian Super League will have a minimum squad strength of 22 players, including 1 marquee player, 7 internationals and 14 Indian talent. Additionally, a team can increase its squad by 5 more players of its choice, outside of the central player pool draft.

     

    The eight clubs participating in the Hero Indian Super League includes, Atletico de Kolkata, Delhi Dynamos FC, NorthEast United FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Team Goa, Team Pune, Team Mumbai and Team Bangalore.

     

  • The Indian Sports League aims to ignite a revolution and enable Indian football to thrive and perform at the highest level on the international stage

    Sachin, Saurav, Salman other biggies to star in football league

    By A Correspondent

     

    IMG Reliance and Star India promoted Indian Super League, under the aegis of All India Football Federation, reached a crucial junction on its path to rediscover Indian football, as it awarded eight League Partners across the country ahead of the proposed September-November 2014 inaugural season.

     

    Termed as an unrivalled footballing event, the Indian Super League being planned under the Football Sports Development Pvt Ltd., aims to ignite a revolution in the sport and ultimately enable Indian football to thrive and perform at the highest level on the international stage.

     

    Indian Super League’s proposal for ‘League Partners’ received an overwhelming response from the Business, Sports and Bollywood community, to own a team from the nine proposed cities in the contention. Four of the final eight cities – Delhi, Kochi, Guwahati and Bangalore – will find itself in the mainstream football map of the country, which is traditionally being dominated by Kolkata, Goa, Pune and Mumbai, through the high-profile professional Indian Super League.

     

    The winning bids comprise a good mix of corporates and celebrities including Sun Group for Bengaluru; Sameer Manchanda led Den Network for Delhi; Venugopal Dhoot (Videocon), Dattaraj Salgaocar and Shrinivas V. Dempo for Goa; John Abraham & Shillong Lajong for Guwahati; Sachin Tendulkar & PVP Ventures for Kochi; Sourav Ganguly, Harshavardhan Neotia, Atletico Madrid, Sanjeev Goenka, Utsav Parekh for Kolkata, Bollywood’s Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh for Mumbai and Salman Khan together with Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan of the Wadhawan Group for Pune.

     

  • 11 prime time matches from Aug 22-Sep 2; Defending Champions India aim for hat-trick

    Neo Prime bags Nehru Cup Football

    By A Correspondent

     

    Neo Sports has been announced as the exclusive broadcast partner for the Nehru Cup football tournament. The biennial international invitational tournament, which has been organized by the AIFF since 1982, will kick off on August 22 and run till September 2.

     

    Defending champions and two-time winners India will be gunning for a hat-trick of titles and will be up against Maldives, Syria, Nepal and African power houses Cameroon in a 10-match round robin league followed by the final between the top 2 teams.

     

    Prasana Krishnan, COO-Neo Sports Broadcast Pvt Ltd said: “Neo Sports has added yet another key event to our extensive football line up with Nehru Cup. TV ratings for football in India are growing exponentially, evident with the success of UEFA EURO 2012 on Neo Prime. With Nehru Cup being India’s only international football tournament, it is sure to garner high viewership. We look forward to serving Indian football fans with top class coverage of this celebrated event.”

     

    Ashu Jindal, COO-IMG Reliance said: “With 2012 being the Platinum Jubilee of the AIFF (All India Football Federation) and India returning as defending champions, we are extremely pleased to partner with Neo Sports for the broadcast of this historic edition of the Nehru Cup. This is a key tournament in our vision to radically restructure and popularize football in India. With double the prize money and an extensive production plan, the event will be bigger and grander.”

     

  • This is the first time that Rajalakshmi Institutions will be partnering Aircel Chennai Open, and it has signed a two-year contract till 2013

    Rajalakshmi Institutions official knowledge partner for Aircel Chennai Open 2012

    By A Correspondent

     

    Technical education group Rajalakshmi Institutions has announced its association with the upcoming Aircel Chennai Open as the “Official Knowledge Partner”.

     

    The 17th edition of the $450,000 Aircel Chennai Open, operated and organised by IMG Reliance and India’s only and South Asia’s premier ATP World Tour Open 250 event, will be held from January 2 to 8, 2012. The tournament will see in action a star-studded performance by Indian and international players.

     

    This is the first time that Rajalakshmi Institutions will be partnering Aircel Chennai Open and it has signed a two-year contract till 2013.

     

    Commenting on the association, M Abhay Shankar, chief operating officer, Rajalakshmi Institutions said: “We are very excited to associate with India’s prestigious ATP tournament and strongly believe that this association will add to our credibility and help us connect with our target audience. Rajalakshmi Institutions looks forward for a promising journey by associating with a tournament which has garnered tremendous interest in the country, especially among the youth.

     

    A representative from IMG Reliance said: “We are pleased to welcome on board, Rajalakshmi Institutions. Aircel Chennai Open has proven to be an ideal platform of executing a tournament which mutually maximises benefits and aides our partners to meet their goals.”