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While the earlier reports came that Patanjali has thrown their hat in the race for IPL's title sponsorship, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said that it will only happen when there are no other companies that show their interest.

“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,” Ramdev was quoted as saying at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, reported by the Hindustan Times.

“Patanjali will only make bid when no other Indian company comes out or is in the fray for IPL title sponsorship deal. There are many Indian firms, corporates and companies that have been investing, sponsoring and associated with international cricket and IPL,” he shared.

“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 expressed. “After Doklam, India-China relations have soured and Indians have realised the nefarious designs of China, so it is imperative we opt for localised indigenous products only.”

However, the BCCI had asked for the title sponsorship of the cash-rich league after the board has parted their ways with VIVO. Other names that had joined the race for the sponsorship were Amazon, Byju's, MyDream 11.