The BCCI on Thursday confirmed Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO will not be title sponsors for IPL in 2020 which is scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.
BCCI confirms suspension of VIVO’s title sponsorship for IPL 2020 (Courtesy by BCCI)
HIGHLIGHTS
- BCCI confirms that the board and VIVO have decided to suspend sponsorship for IPL 2020
- VIVO decided to pull out of sponsorship in 2020 due to the rising tensions between India and China
- IPL 2020 will be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10
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. India Today, earlier this week, reported VIVO will not be IPL’s title sponsor in 2020 in the wake of the growing border tension between India and China.
“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.
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