Mumbai : Fantasy sports and fan engagement company Fantain Sports, today announced the appointment of Indian cricket star Suresh Raina as its brand ambassador. The left-handed batsman will be the face of the company across all its brand communication campaigns starting March 2019, ahead of the 12th season of the Indian Premier League and ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Suresh Raina is the first Indian batsman to score a century in all three formats in international cricket and was a significant part of India’s winning squad at the World Cup in 2011. He is the leading run scorer across IPL’s 11 seasons and a critical team member of the three-time winner and defending champions Chennai Super Kings.Raina is also only the second youngest player to don the captain’s hat in the ODI format for India.
Commenting on the partnership, Anand Ramachandran, Co-founder and CEO, Fantain said “Suresh Raina is a legend in his own right and we are delighted to be associated with him. His sheer talent, teamwork and energy have won several matches for India and CSK. He always plays the game with a straight bat and this partnership is a perfect fit for us, as we build a platform based on trust and transparency. We wish Suresh the best of luck for this IPL and beyond.”
Speaking about the association, Suresh Raina, cricketer and brand ambassador for Fantain, said, “Fantain offers a great way for sports fans to experience fantasy sports. I am delighted to be associated with a company that provides a fantastic opportunity for sports enthusiasts to come closer to the game. The passion and energy that the Fantain team brings to the table has been a key driver in forging this partnership. I look forward to collaborating with them and engage with fans on a more personal level.”
Fantain will unveil its marketing campaign #GameHaathMein which is a call to every fan to become an active one by following his/her favourite sport on their mobiles.Along with the campaign, Fantain will launch a new version of the app that will include exciting new features like multi-match fantasy, block-chain security, additional player statistics, additional payment options and enhanced cricket content. The campaign will also target the vast customer base of BookMyShow,with a host of exciting free giveaways. BookMyShow is a strategic investor in the Chennai-based firm.
