Star, ESPN Gets BCCI Sponsorship Rights for 2013-14 Season Thursday Oct 3,2013

The BCCI on Thursday Oct 3,2013 awarded the title sponsorship for all international series and the domestic tournaments in India for the year 2013-14 to Star Private Ltd and ESPN at the base price of Rs. two crore per fixture

“The Marketing Committee has awarded the Title Sponsorship Rights for all series to be played in India in the 2013-14 season to Star India Pvt. Ltd and ESPN Software India Pvt. Ltd, at a fee of Rs 2 crore per international match,” BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said

There are two international series currently scheduled during the period — the 7-match ODI series and a T20 game between India and Australia, followed by two Tests and three ODIs against the West Indies

Sponsorship rights will extend to domestic events such as Irani Cup, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare, Deodhar Trophy and Raj Singh Dungarpur Trophy