India’s ban on money-based online gaming has triggered a financial crisis across Indian sports. With Dream11 pulling out of its $40 million sponsorship with BCCI and MPL’s $15 million annual IPL deal under threat, cricket stars like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma are likely to lose millions in endorsements. The fallout doesn’t stop there - younger cricketers, grassroots athletes, and Olympians who relied on corporate support now face uncertain futures. While the government claims the ban curbs addiction, countries like the UK and the US are tackling the issue with phased plans, not sudden bans. Has India made a hasty move that hurts its sports ecosystem more than it helps? Rupha Ramani breaks it down.