5 Cricketers Who Are Sponsored By CEAT Tyres

Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were signed by CEAT (X.com)Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were signed by CEAT (X.com)

CEAT Tyres, one of India's leading tyre manufacturers, has a long history of associating itself with cricket. To compete with the likes of MRF, the brand ventured into bat sponsorships initially and went onto expand with a tie up with IPL as well.

The brand first roped in veteran batter and now the captain of Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma back in 2016. From there on, CEAT has established a significant presence in the cricketing world by sponsoring some of the most prominent cricketers, including male and female.

Here's a list of five Indian cricketers who are sponsored by CEAT Tyres.

5. Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma with CEAT official (X.com)Shafali Verma with CEAT official (X.com)

Shafali Verma, the teenage sensation from Haryana, is one of the youngest cricketers to be sponsored by CEAT. She rose to fame by debuting at just 15 years of age and slowly took the cricketing world by storm with her aggressive style of play.

As a top-order batter, Shafali became the youngest Indian to score a half-century in international cricket and hit the fastest double-century in women's Test cricket. Owing to her success, CEAT roped Shafali in as a brand ambassador in 2023 and will be sponsoring her bats henceforth.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur

IND-W Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (X.com)IND-W Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (X.com)

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, is another cricketer sponsored by CEAT. Harmanpreet has been an icon for women's cricket in India. Her unforgettable knock of 171* against Australia in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup semifinal is etched in the memory of cricket fans. 

As one of the leading figures in women's cricket, CEAT agreed to sponsor her bats to showcase the brand's support for women's sports.

3. Shubman Gill

IND vice captain Shubman Gill (X.com)IND vice captain Shubman Gill (X.com)

Shubman Gill, the rising star of Indian cricket, made a mark in both Test and limited-overs cricket in a short span. Meanwhile, CEAT Tyres' association with Gill dates back to 2018, when the batter was just coming off his U19 World Cup success. 

The deal worth 1.80 Cr INR was signed just days leading up to Gill's IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders. The deal was a clear reflection of the brand's commitment to nurturing young talent.

2. Shreyas Iyer

KKR captain Shreyas Iyer (X.com)KKR captain Shreyas Iyer (X.com)

Shreyas Iyer, a dynamic middle-order batter for India, is another prominent cricketer sponsored by CEAT. Iyer, who was just making his way into the international scene in 2019, was signed by CEAT as a brand ambassador in a hefty deal. 

He was leading Delhi Capitals then in IPL and had already found his place in India's white ball team. The sponsorship deal was meant to expand the influence of the tyre company in the sport.

1. Rohit Sharma

IND captain Rohit Sharma with CEAT bat (X.com)IND captain Rohit Sharma with CEAT bat (X.com)

Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful Indian cricketers, has been associated with CEAT for several years. Rohit has been the face of CEAT's cricketing brand since 2016. The partnership came into effect when Rohit was ruling the IPL as the captain of Mumbai Indians. 

The "Hitman" has played numerous match-winning innings for India, and his bat, with the CEAT branding, has become synonymous with his explosive performance.