Sports Desk: Ratan Tata has been one of the most loved industrialists of the country till date who has contributed immensely in the rise of Indian sports. Former Indian cricketer Farooq Engineer was supported by Tata Motors. While Tata group company Air India has hired former stars Mohinder Amarnath, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa and V.V.S. Helped provide a platform for Laxman to excel in his career. The group's Indian Airlines gave a platform to cricketers Javagal Srinath, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif. Now current cricket stars like Shardul Thakur (Tata Power) and Jayant Yadav (Air India) are also taking advantage of this.
IPL during the Corona period. sponsored
The Tata Group started the Titan Cup in 1996. However, it closed down in 2000 due to the match-fixing scandal. After this, during the Corona period, when Chinese phone manufacturer Vivo canceled its IPL in 2020 due to border tension between India and China. When Tata Group decided to withdraw the title sponsorship, it was Tata Group that came forward to save the Indian T20 League. Ahead of the 2024 campaign, Tata signed a record-breaking 4-year deal with the league worth Rs 2,500 crore, the biggest deal in its history so far.
Women's Premier League
Ratan Tata's blessings to cricket were not limited to the men's category only. The Tata Group also sponsored the Women's Premier League when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched the league in 2023. Tata WPL by 2027 Will sponsor.
Cricketer became emotional, paid tribute
Ratan Tata had a special relationship with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. In such a situation, Tendulkar has written an emotional message on the death of Ratan Tata. He shared the picture with Ratan Tata and wrote that in his life and demise, Shri Ratan Tata has shaken the entire nation. I was fortunate to spend time with him, but millions of people, who never met him, share the same sorrow. Feel what I'm feeling today. Such is his impact. From his love of animals to his philanthropy, he shows that true progress can only be achieved when we care for those who do not have the means to care for themselves. Rest in peace, Mr Tata. Your legacy will live on through the institutions you built and the values you espoused.
Rohit Sharma posted an Instagram story and wrote – A man with a heart of gold. Sir, you will be truly missed as someone who truly cared and lived your life to better others. Sehwag wrote- We have lost a true Bharat Ratna Shri Ratan Tata ji. Shikhar Dhawan wrote on social media- Saddened by the demise of a great leader. Rest in peace, sir @RNTata2000. Your kindness and contribution will always be remembered.
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