From M.S. Dhoni to Virat Kohli: 7 cricket stars who endorsed fantasy gaming apps

Dream11, RummyCircle, and Mobile Premier League are some applications at risk of being banned if India's online gaming bill (2025) is passed in both Houses of the Parliament.

M.S. Dhoni

Having endorsed both Dream11 and My11Circle, Indian cricket's “Captain Cool” is one of the biggest faces of fantasy gaming.

Virat Kohli

The fiery cricketer served as brand ambassador for Mobile Premier League (MPL), also marketed as a popular fantasy and e-sports application.

Shikhar Dhawan

The left-handed opener has often charmed audiences in a number of Dream11 TV spots, especially during the Indian Premier League.

Rishabh Pant

This maverick cricketer is a Dream11 face that appeared not only in advertisements for the brand, but also in a short conversational video alongside cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues.

Hardik Pandya

Known for his flamboyant persona, this Indian cricketer has lent his swagger to a number of Dream11 campaigns.

Jaspirit Bumrah

Despite having only a few appearances in Dream11 commercials, the legendary bowler's commercials still remain memorable.

Shreyas Iyer

This prolific attacking middle-order batter, known for his brute force with the bat, has also collaborated with Dream11.