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  • For his global management and marketing representation

    Ishan Kishan signed up by Rise Worldwide

    By Our Staff

     

    Cricketer Ishan Kishan has signed with Rise Worldwide for his global management and marketing representation.

     

    Said Ishan Kishan: “Last couple of years has been an incredible journey for me personally, both as a cricketer and an individual. As I now make the transition to international cricket, I am happy to have the team at RISE Worldwide support me off the field.”

     

    Added Nikhil Bardia, Head of Sponsorship Sales & Talent Division, Rise Worldwide: “This is a challenging yet exciting era to grow our talent management division and we are delighted to welcome Ishan Kishan to our world-class talent roster at RISE Worldwide. We now have an 8-member strong talent representation, with two of the most dynamic current cricketers, Suryakumar Yadav and now Ishan on-board with us. Since 2016, we have provided representation and management to our athletes and we believe in working with our clients and partners to bring unmatched experiences. Rise Worldwide’s (formerly IMG-Reliance) talent division has grown rapidly with the addition of the country’s most exciting cricket stars, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav and now Ishan Kishan.”

     

  • According to its communique, IMG-Reliance, has raised a record revenue, estimated to be double of the agency’s last year's earnings

    IMG-Reliance reports record revenue for year; closes 36 deals for IPL 2020 including Dream11’s title sponsorship

    By A Correspondent

     

    The sports arm of Reliance Industries Ltd – IMG-Reliance, has reported closing 36 deals across multiple brands and franchises for the ongoing Indian Premier League season, including the Indian cricketing board BCCI. According to its communique, IMG-Reliance, has raised a record revenue, estimated to be double of the agency’s last year’s earnings.

     

    The marquee deal for IMG-Reliance’s growth trajectory for this year has been Dream11’s title sponsorship of INR 222 crore with IPL. The Mumbai-based firm has exclusively represented Dream11 on its BCCI and IPL-related partnerships and also assisted them in securing cricketers as part of their activation plans. This is in addition to facilitating 6 team deals with Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

     

    Said Nikhil Bardia, Head of Sponsorship Sales and Talents, IMG-Reliance: “This season, Dream11’s IPL title sponsorship was a very big win for us, along with BKT who joined the IPL wave with 6 IPL team partnerships. The brand partners have consistently appreciated our strategic insights, our knowledge around the assets and most importantly, our ability to find a fine balance between rights holders & brands, to make the partnerships impactful for all parties. It is this experience, which has helped us to grow in the sponsorship landscape with a large number of deals to become a dominant player in the region for cricket.”

     

    IMG-Reliance is also on board with marquee brands like BKT Tires, BoAt, FanCode and Jio through a combination of licensing and sponsorship service. IMG-Reliance also exclusively represents six leading cricket talents globally – Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan and Krunal and Hardik Pandya.

     

     

  • 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.”