Dream11.com, the world’s no.1 fantasy cricket game, in association with Planet M Retail Ltd., India’s leading music & gaming retail chain, today, launched ‘India Ka No.1 Selector’, a first of its kind Fantasy Cricket gaming competition focusing on upcoming T20 cricket.
As part of this competition, cricket fans will have an opportunity to create their own dream team from over 180 Indian and international cricketers and win a total of Rs. 5 Lakh in cash. Contestants will also have a chance to win Rs. 10,000 in cash by playing daily.
Each contestant in this competition will be allocated Rs. 100 crore of virtual money to choose their favorite cricketers from across various teams and create their Dream11. Depending on how those cricketers perform in upcoming real-life matches, the contestants will earn points. Contestants scoring the highest points stand a chance to win Rs. 5 Lakh in cash and Rs. 2.25 Lakh in gift vouchers. The contestants can compete globally while enjoying social networking features and forming their own leagues, allowing them to compete in closed private groups.
Speaking on this initiative, Harsh Jain, CMD, Dream11 Gaming Pvt. Ltd., said, “With upcoming T20 cricket action such as the IPL, cricket fever in India is at an all time high. Through ‘India Ka No.1 Selector’, Dream11.com is searching for India’s most knowledgeable cricket fan. This competition empowers a billion cricket enthusiasts to compete and be crowned as the best cricket selector”. He further added, “We are proud to have Planet M as our sponsor for ‘India Ka No.1 Selector’. Their national presence will accelerate our efforts to popularize Fantasy Cricket gaming to a wider audience in India.”
Speaking on this alliance, Mr. Amit Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Planet M, said, "Planet M is delighted to be associated with Dream11.com for ‘India Ka No.1 Selector’. Planet M is one of the largest sellers of gaming hardware/software in India and thus this synergy with Dream11 just seems perfect."
Fantasy Cricket, a part of the US $4.5 billion Fantasy Sports Genre, provides users an opportunity to select their own virtual cricket team. Simply put, users optimize their allocated budget to create fantasy teams of real cricketers and score points depending on how those cricketers perform in real life matches. This strategic, competitive and engaging game is a true test of knowledge for millions of cricket fans around the world.
Contestants can log on to www.dream11.com to become ‘India Ka No.1 Selector’.
About Planet M:
Planet M is a part of the US $5 billion Videocon group, a fortune 500 company. Celebrating 10 years and positioned as one of the premium retail outlets in Entertainment, Mobile, and Lifestyle & Leisure Space, Planet M has come a long way. Planet M is 275 stores loud and we are into:
• Telecom: Mobile Phones, Recharge Vouchers, Mobile accessories
• Entertainment: Music, Movies, Gaming, Digital hardware & accessories
• Lifestyle: Apparels, Eyewear, Watches, Books & Fashion accessories
• Leisure: Cafes
About Dream11.com
Dream11.com, the ‘World’s No.1 Fantasy Cricket Game’, is the flagship brand of Dream11 Gaming Pvt. Ltd. It is a unique and innovative Fantasy Cricket website that offers users the world’s first graphical Fantasy Cricket game. The website also allows users to compete and connect with millions of cricket fanatics and develop ‘cricket communities’ that further add to the fun quotient. Features like Live Scores, News, Player Profiles, Schedules, Standings, Statistics and Cricket Games, along with Community tools, ensure a complete Fantasy Cricket experience for its global users.
For more information: log on to http://www.dream11.com/
