(12 March 2010 7:05 pm)

MUMBAI: Fantasy cricket game Dream11.com has launched 'India Ka No1 Selector', a fantasy cricket gaming competition focussing on the upcoming T20 cricket. Also, the company has roped in music and gaming retail chain Planet M as the official sponsor.

As part of this competition, cricket fans will have an opportunity to create their own dream team from over 180 Indian and international cricketers and win Rs 5, 00,000 in cash. Contestants will also have a chance to win Rs 10,000 in cash by playing daily.

Each contestant will be allocated Rs 1 billion of virtual money to choose their favourite cricketers from across various teams and create their Dream11. Depending on how those cricketers perform in upcoming real-life matches, the contestants will earn points. Contestants scoring the highest points stand a chance to win Rs 5,00,000 in cash and Rs 2,25,000 in gift vouchers.

Dream11 Gaming CMD Harsh Jain said, "With the upcoming T20 cricket action such as the IPL, cricket fever in India is at an all time high. Through 'India Ka No1 Selector', Dream11.com is searching for India's most knowledgeable cricket fan. This competition empowers a billion cricket enthusiasts to compete and be crowned as the best cricket selector."

"We are happy to have Planet M as our sponsor for 'India Ka No1 Selector'. Their national presence will accelerate our efforts to popularise fantasy cricket gaming to a wider audience in India," Jain adds.