Patanjali will step in if no other Indian corporate house bids for IPL title: Baba Ramdev

Baba Ramdev, on Sunday, announced that his business venture Patanjali Ayurvedic Ltd. will step in to sponsor the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) if no other Indian company does. He further added that he will not allow any Chinese firms to dominate the Indian market. 

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ramdev was quoted saying that, “it is too early to talk about it as Patanjali will only come to the forefront (for IPL title sponsorship) if other Indian corporate houses don’t make any bid for the IPL title sponsorship”, thereby refuting the claim that Patanjali has made a bid for IPL.

Adding to the same, Ramdev also said how no paper-work or financial assessment has been done from Patanjali's side for the IPL title sponsorship yet. “Patanjali will only make a bid when no other Indian company comes out or is in the fray for IPL title sponsorship deal,” Ramdev said. He further added that voices are being raised across the country urging his business to lay claim to IPL title. This was after the Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended title sponsorship deal with Chinese mobile handset maker.

“There are many Indian firms, corporates and companies that have been investing, sponsoring and associated with international cricket and IPL. People do not want Chinese products or firms to be associated with cricket and other sports, which clearly indicates Indians being vocal for local,” he said.

BCCI has invited expression of interest for the title sponsorship rights of IPL season 2020, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 with final bid deadline being August 18, 2020 as per the official IPL T-20 website.

The Indian Premier League 2020 will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10. BCCI has invited expression of interest for the title sponsorship rights of IPL 2020, with the final bid deadline of August 18, 2020, as per IPL T-20's official website.