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Byju’s has replaced Oppo India as the official Team India sponsor, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday, The Times of India reported. The deal period will begin from 5 September 2019 until 31 March 2022.

The Bengaluru-based education and learning app is owned by Think and Learn Private Limited.

Rahul Johri, chief executive, BCCI, said: “On behalf of the BCCI, we would like to thank Oppo for its partnership with Indian cricket. I congratulate Byju's on becoming the new Team India sponsor. BCCI and Byju's share a common vision and together we will take Indian Cricket forward.”

According to the report, Byju's logo will be seen on the Indian team jersey September 2019 onwards when the home series against South Africa begins.

Byju Raveendran, founder and chief executive of Byju's said: “We are proud to be the Indian Cricket Team sponsor. Cricket is the heartbeat of all Indians and we are thrilled to be an integral part of our much-loved team. As a learning company, Byju's has always recognised the critical role that sport plays in a child's development. Just as cricket inspires a billion budding dreams across India, we too as a learning company hope to inspire the love of learning in every child’s heart.”

OPPO India in an official statement said, “We would like to thank Team India and BCCI for a meaningful association that led OPPO to become a household name in just five years of operations in India. As OPPO enters into its sixth year, India will continue to remain a key growth market. To meet rapidly growing consumer demand, Oppo will accelerate its efforts on local production, R&D and retail. This will help Oppo bolster its commitment to offer Indian consumers cutting-edge technology and a premium experience.”