Rario Partners With Royal Challengers Bangalore for Their Exclusive Digital Collectibles on Its Newly Launched App

Rario, the world's first licensed cricket digital collectibles platform, has struck a game-changing partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This groundbreaking collaboration will bring you exclusive, blockchain-powered collectibles that will take your love for cricket to new heights.

Now, you can immerse yourself in the world of cricket like never before by collecting and trading digital cards that feature your favourite RCB players. But that's not all - these cards provide an opportunity to access an array of priceless experiences, such as meeting their favourite players, taking stadium tours, acquiring signed merchandise, and much more.

With Rario, you can celebrate the rich history of RCB while forging an even deeper connection with your beloved team. Don't settle for ordinary fandom - join the revolution and elevate your cricket experience!

On this occasion, Rajesh Menon, Head & Vice President of Royal Challengers Bangalore, said, “We are delighted to partner with Rario. Cricket fandom is set to evolve and expand. Our partnership will give fans a sense of ownership and a deeper sense of connection with their favourite team, RCB. This represents the next step in the sports engagement landscape, and we are proud to set our step in the right direction as a progressive franchise.”

Founder and CEO of Rario, Ankit Wadhwa, said: "I am thrilled to announce Rario's partnership with RCB as their official digital collectibles partner. With this collaboration, we are excited to introduce limited edition fan badges that offer a unique and unparalleled experience to RCB fans. These badges will grant exclusive inner-circle access, such as player meet-and-greets, signed merchandise, hospitality access, match tickets, and more. We are honoured to be a part of RCB's journey, and we look forward to redefining the fan experience together”.

Gone are the days of passive fandom - Rario's innovative platform transforms how we engage with cricket. With the authentication of digital collectibles, fans can truly immerse themselves in the game like never before.

This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of sports engagement, and both parties are thrilled to be at the forefront of this exciting movement. RCB is now part of Rario's growing roster of IPL teams, which already includes Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders - a testament to the company's dedication to advancing the future of cricket fandom. Get ready to take your love for cricket to the next level with Rario!

About Rario

Founded in 2021 by IIT Alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot as the world’s first officially licensed digital collectibles platform for cricket fans, Rario has emerged as the largest digital cricket collectibles platform in the world, where fans can collect and trade digital cards. Rario has partnered with some of the largest cricket boards, leagues and teams namely Big Bash League, Women’s Big Bash League, Super Smash, Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League, and Legends League Cricket along with Cricket Australia, New Zealand Cricket, Zimbabwe Cricket Board, Afghanistan Cricket Board, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. Currently, Rario has a roster of over 150 international cricketers exclusively on their platform. Rario has sold over 1.3 million player cards to cricket fans across the globe. Since its inception, Rario has continuously innovated to engage fans in the game of cricket through digital sports memorabilia and curated fan experiences.

Rario not only has partnerships with Dream Capital, Polygon Studios and Animoca Brands but is also supported by Kingsway Capital and Presight Capital.

About Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is owned by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo India. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (often abbreviated as RCB) are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the original ten teams, the team has made three final appearances in the IPL and reached the Playoffs for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The squad consists of a fine blend of proven stars of the international arena and emerging talent.

Royal Challengers Bangalore won the rights to own and operate a team in Women’s Premier League with a bid of 901 Crores in January 2023. RCB shaped a bold squad in the auction with the buy of distinguished Indian opener Smriti Mandhana (INR 3.40 CR), who also happened to become the most expensive buy not only at WPL but among all other women’s cricket leagues in the world.

RCB has evolved in their journey of brand building with multiple business ventures like RCB Hustle (a fitness product by RCB), Dash of RCB, a premium line of non-alcoholic mixer which is launched as an extension to an already successful venture, RCB Bar & Café. Dash of RCB is the first of other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods options that the cricket brand has launched. The next in line is Dash of RCB – Bar Snacks, Uncut by RCB – a plant-based meat product, soon to be launched.

RCB has adopted the philosophy #PlayBold which resonates both on and off the field - Defeats don’t defeat us, the Challenger Spirit keeps us alive'. Download RCB Mobile Application to know more.

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"No Right to Exclusive Use of NFT Technology", Delhi HC Rejects Rario’s Plea Against Striker in a Landmark NFT Judgment

Delhi High Court rejects Rario’s plea against Striker in a landmark NFT judgment

No right to exclusive use of NFT technology, Delhi High Court

In a landmark judgment on NFT and Web 3, Hon'ble Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea by Rario against Web 3 fantasy platform Striker and digital gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL), to prevent Striker from using public information available on cricket players.

The Delhi High Court in its order said, “The plaintiffs cannot claim to have an exclusive right over the use of an NFT technology. NFT is a technology that is freely available.” The order added “NFT Player Cards are in fact ‘in-game’ assets to be used for enhancing the experience of playing the Game.” It further said, “There is no difference between online fantasy sports (OFS) with NFT Enabled player cards and ordinary OFS Game in so far as the use of the name or artistic impression/ photograph of a player is concerned.”

Striker works with individual artists who produce original cricket-themed art using publicly available events & recollections. While the platform primarily operates an innovative fantasy league, it allows users to retain and develop the players they "buy" for their fantasy teams throughout multiple seasons of on-field cricket.

Rario's petition was joined by cricketers like Harshal Patel, Shivam Dube and Umran Malik, who are among scores of other big ticket cricket players who have signed NFT deals with Rario. Meanwhile, Striker was joined in its petition by All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) and Winzo. In its intervention, AIGF had said that "not being able to use specific identifiers for players could impact growth of smaller companies," thereby placing the Indian gaming industry at a disadvantageous position with respect to other countries.

“This is a victory for thousands of indie game developers who are working tirelessly for building a vibrant Indian gaming industry and achieving our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s dream of a $1 trillion digital economy,” said Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF). “AIGF had intervened in the case as the questions of law involved directly impacted the online gaming industry and sought to curb innovation, specifically in fantasy sports, and the NFT and blockchain arenas. AIGF’s intervention focused on preventing monopoly over any part of the online gaming ecosystem, and allowing MSMEs to continuously innovate in the Web 2 and Web 3 space. Being the oldest and the largest industry body, and the voice of the MSME gaming start-ups, AIGF believes that the sector needs to support innovation and creativity, and discourage anti-competitive and monopolistic tendencies. The Hon’ble Court, through the order, has recognised that the use of Web 3 technologies and classic formats of online games cannot be restricted unless a clear violation of law is established, and has upheld the rights of small developers to build for India,” Landers added.

The order was welcomed by the artist community, which had been working with Striker to showcase their digital art to a larger audience and monetize their work effectively. Najeeb Thottungal, one of the artists, said, “We are grateful to the Delhi High Court for recognising the rights of small independent artists. Creating cricket-themed fan art is a unique and creative way for young and aspiring artists like us to express our love for players and connect with other fans. Today's court ruling not only protects our rights as artists to engage with this emerging medium of NFTs but also empowers us to continue creating and contributing to the conversation surrounding cricket and art.”

Nitesh Jain, co-founder of Striker said, "We are tremendously grateful to the Delhi High Court for establishing that there can be no monopoly over NFT technology. Indie game developers like Striker can't survive in a world where NFT tech is monopolized by a few. But, just like you can't tell photographers to stop using color pictures available in public, you cannot ask developers and artists to not make NFTs out of publicly available images or information. This protects the rights of both indie developers who cannot afford expensive licenses, and the artist community that we work with to use this revolutionizing new tech (NFT) to make art out of public information and images. Using blockchain and NFT technologies also allows us, among other things, to keep our systems free of fraud and foster transparency."

Sachin Tendulkar’s Special Edition Cards Sold Out within Minutes

In a stunning display of devotion to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, fans have snatched up every limited edition Tendulkar Black Card offered by Rario, the largest digital cricket collectibles platform in the world, announced the launch of a limited edition Tendulkar Black Card in honour of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday. The 10 cards that were offered on Monday, sold out within minutes. Cricketers Zaheer Khan and Dinesh Karthik were among the lucky few who managed to secure one each.

As a bowler, there's nothing more satisfying than taking a wicket. But buying Sachin's limited edition card on @Rariohq comes pretty close! pic.twitter.com/aHBPmmR9qY

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) April 25, 2023

The uniqueness of the Tendulkar Black Card lies in its rarity, making it an exceptional collectible not easily obtainable elsewhere. Possessing these exclusive cards grants fans the privilege of interacting with Sachin Tendulkar, which is a rare and special privilege. The demand for digital cards was so high that the initial price of INR 50,000 quickly became a mere starting point. In the end, these cards sold for a whopping INR 80,000 on the Rario marketplace, demonstrating the incredible love and admiration that fans have for Sachin Tendulkar.

Just got my hands on @sachin_rt's limited edition card on @rariohq and I have to say, it's like hitting the perfect cover drive - pure joy and satisfaction! pic.twitter.com/e5WAE0vvQo

— DK (@DineshKarthik) April 25, 2023

“I am delighted to be amongst a few who are able to own the Tendulkar Black Card. Sachin Tendulkar is an inspiration to cricketers around the world, and this card is a valuable addition to any cricket collector's collection and it’s an honour to have a card of a player who has been an inspiration for millions of Indians like me”, said Zaheer Khan. 

“I can't even put into words how thrilled I am to own digital cards of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the best players India has ever produced. It’s like a dream come true for me as a fan. The fact that it's a one-of-a-kind digital asset that I can truly call my own is just mind-blowing. I'm looking forward to cherishing and keeping it as part of my collection for years to come!”, said Dinesh Karthik.

Rario's success as the go-to destination for cricket fans worldwide can be attributed to its innovative approach to engaging fans with the sport they love. By offering a platform where fans can collect and trade digital cards featuring their favourite cricket stars, Rario has redefined the way fans interact with the game.

About Rario

Founded in 2021 by IIT Alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot as the world’s first officially licensed digital collectibles platform for cricket fans, Rario has emerged as the largest digital cricket collectibles platform in the world, where fans can collect and trade digital cards. Rario has partnered with some of the largest cricket boards, leagues and teams namely Big Bash League, Women’s Big Bash League, Super Smash, Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League, and Legends League Cricket along with Cricket Australia, New Zealand Cricket, Zimbabwe Cricket Board, Afghanistan Cricket Board, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Currently, Rario has a roster of over 150 international cricketers exclusively on their platform. Rario has sold over 1.3 million player cards to cricket fans across the globe. Since its inception, Rario has continuously innovated to engage fans in the game of cricket through digital sports memorabilia and curated fan experiences.

Rario not only has partnerships with Dream Capital, Polygon Studios and Animoca Brands but is also supported by Kingsway Capital and Presight Capital.

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Sachin Tendulkar Makes Strategic Investment in Cricket NFT Platform Rario

Rario, the world's first officially licensed digital cricket collectibles platform, has partnered with the legendary cricketer Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to enter the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market. This partnership not only involves Sachin as a strategic investor but also allows fans from around the world to own his digital collectibles exclusively on Rario.com.

Sachin continues to hold a special place in the hearts of billions in India and worldwide, and his fan base continues to grow from generation to generation. With the help of this collaboration, Tendulkar's fans' now have the chance to own digital collectibles of their favourite player and use them across multiple utilities that follow.

Many legendary and upcoming cricketers are already exclusively on the Rario's platform including Aaron Finch, Faf Du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Shakib Al Hasan, Rishabh Pant, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Smriti Mandhana, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel.

Rario Co-Founder and CEO, Ankit Wadhwa said, “In 1996, I saw Sachin Tendulkar live for the first time at the India-Sri Lanka World Cup match in Kotla, Delhi. The greatest player in the world had scored a run-a-ball 137 - he was the hero of a billion cricket lovers. Twenty-six years later, partnering with the Master Blaster with him investing in Rario is a surreal feeling. It is a testament to our vision of making fandom more accessible. A world where stars don’t just exist on a distant flickering screen or in a crowded stadium, and fans don’t get to be passive observers but active participants. It is only fitting that the man who once carried a billion hopes is now blessing us in our journey to redefine fandom for a billion fans. With the God of Cricket backing us, sky is the limit!”

Speaking on the partnership, Sachin Tendulkar said – “Fans are an integral part of any sport. While the on-field action happens for a few hours, fans carry the memories forward and immortalise those moments forever. It is exciting to see NFT technology bringing fans closer to sports, giving them an opportunity to treasure their favourite moments. The team at Rario was committed to building a cricket community using technology in a responsible way. I am therefore happy to partner with the team, to launch my digital collectibles exclusively on the Rario platform”.

“Rario is committed to sustainability. And with this objective, we moved our infrastructure to Proof-of-Authority (PoA) Rario Chain, which translates to greater environmental friendliness and a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional blockchains. Our goal is to bring cricket fans closer to the sport and their idols by providing them with unique personalised experiences. There is no greater cricketing idol than Sachin Tendulkar! We are thrilled to have him as a strategic investor and brand ambassador on our journey to build the world’s largest cricket fan club.” said Sunny Bhanot, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Rario.

Since NFTs entered the market, the perspective on digital assets has undergone a radical change. NFTs are a class of digital assets that use blockchain to track asset ownership and transfer. Since its inception, the craze has spread to include all forms of art, media, fashion, and sports. NFTs are rapidly approaching the $50 billion market value of all works of art, with a market value of $40 billion.

About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform

Founded in 2021 by IIT Alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot as the world’s first officially licensed digital collectibles platform for cricket fans to collect and trade cricket NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens). Rario has exclusive partnerships which include Cricket Australia, New Zealand Cricket, Big Bash League, Women’s Big Bash League, Super Smash, Hero Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League, and Legends League Cricket, and has a roster of over 900 international cricketers as well as over 30 exclusive brand ambassadors.

Having Polygon Studios, and Animoca as partners, Rario is backed by reputed investors such as Kingsway Capital, Presight Capital, and Dream Capital. Since 2021, Rario has sold over 150,000 NFTs to sports fans across 75+ countries.

All-Rounder Axar Patel Partners with Rario to Launch His Cricket NFTs

Through this partnership, Patel ventures into a new era of cricket fandom where cricketing frenzy meets cutting-edge tech

Rario, the world's first officially licensed cricket digital collectibles platform, today announced Indian ODI & T20I team’s all-rounder Axar Patel’s exclusive partnership with the platform to launch his own non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Patel joins Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, Aaron Finch, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Smriti Mandhana, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Quinton De Kock, M Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shafali Verma as player partners of the platform. Through this association, Patel’s NFTs will be available exclusively on Rario.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT 🚨

Put those sunnies on because we've got a bright new talent.

Pumped to announce that Axar Patel is now on Team Rario 🙌🏼.

You can look forward to some slick Player Card NFTs of the all-rounder!🏏 @akshar2026 #AxarOnRario

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— Rario (@rariohq) August 18, 2022

Axar Patel is an all-rounder who made his debut in 2014 against Bangladesh and was also selected in India’s 15-man squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup which was held in Australia and New Zealand. He made his Test debut for India against England in February 2021, where he took 7 wickets. Recently, he helped the Indian Cricket team chase down 312 run-target against West Indies in the second ODI and seal an undeniable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. He finished with 64 off just 35 balls, hitting the winning runs with a six off the fourth ball of the last over.

Speaking on the partnership, Axar Patel said, “I am super excited for the exclusive partnership with Rario to launch my own non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This is a great marriage between sports and technology, a wonderful opportunity for me to be closer to my fans who continue to give me so much love and support. I look forward to sharing some of my most cherished possessions and connecting with my fans on the biggest community of cricket fans, Rario.”

Rario Co-Founder and CEO, Ankit Wadhwa, said “We are thrilled to partner with yet another rising star of Indian cricket, Axar Patel, who joins the existing league of cricketers on our platform. Axar is a cricketer celebrated by cricket fanatics for his mind blowing performances across tests, ODIs, T20Is and IPL. The most recent one being India’s victory against West Indies with Axar finishing off with a huge six in the last over. His addition to our line-up of players will add a special x-factor that only an exciting all-rounder can provide.”About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform”

About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform

Founded in 2021 by IIT Alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot as the world’s first officially licensed digital collectibles platform for cricket fans to collect and trade cricket NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens). Rario has exclusive partnerships with Cricket Australia, New Zealand Cricket, Big Bash League, Women’s Big Bash League, Super Smash, Hero Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League, Legends League Cricket, and has a roster of over 900 international cricketers as well as over 30 exclusive brand ambassadors.

Having Polygon Studios, and Animoca as partners, Rario is based out of Singapore and is also backed by reputed investors such as Kingsway Capital, Presight Capital, and Dream Capital. Since 2021, Rario has sold over 50,000 NFTs to sports fans across 75+ countries.

Indian Test Batting Mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara Partners With Rario to Launch His Cricket NFTs

Pujara joins other cricketing megastars who are already part of Rario’s Cricket NFT Marketplace, to usher in a new era of cricket fandom where cricketing frenzy meets cutting-edge tech

Founded by Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot, Rario has partnered with Dream Capital for a funding round that raised $ 120 million, will now have access to its 140 Million users

Rario, the world's first officially licensed cricket digital collectibles platform, today announced Indian test team’s batting mainstay, Cheteshwar Pujara is the latest on the growing list of cricketing superstars to have signed an exclusive contract with them. Pujara joins the likes of Rishabh Pant, Aaron Finch, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Smriti Mandhana, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Quinton De Kock, M Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shafali Verma as player partners of the platform. Through this association, Pujara’s NFTs will be available exclusively on Rario.

One of India’s most accomplished batters, Cheteshwar Pujara scored his first international Test century against New Zealand in Hyderabad. Right after, against England, made an unbeaten 206 runs and helped his team to win the match and go 1–0 up in the series. He was also named man of the match for his inning. He continued his excellent form when he made another hundred in the second match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. He not only made big scores in the next two matches but ended the series as the second highest run scorer with 438 runs. His 222-run partnership is India's joint-highest in South Africa and their highest in the second innings of a Test in South Africa.

Speaking on the association, Cheteshwar Pujara said, “My career path is packed with a variety of memorable moments, right from when I scored my first hundred, to now, as a dedicated Indian cricketer striving towards playing, leading and winning tournaments nationally and internationally. It is exciting to witness the new wave of NFTs in which cricket fans can cherish and own their favourite moments from their favourite game. I am looking forward to partnering with Rario, the biggest community of cricket fans, and stepping into the metaverse with my own NFTS, which many of my colleagues and friends are already a part of.”

Rario Co-Founder and CEO, Ankit Wadhwa, said, “Cheteshwar Pujara is a rock-steady batter known to score big time and time again. He has led India to some of its most memorable test victories, against some of the biggest teams in the world. His calm demeanor coupled with his ability to guide the team to victories has made him a renowned name in both the domestic and international circuits. I am thrilled to have him join the amazing cricketing lineup we’re building in the Rarioverse.”

About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform

Founded in 2021 by IIT Alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot as the world’s first officially licensed digital collectibles platform for cricket fans to collect and trade cricket NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens). Rario has exclusive partnerships with Cricket Australia, New Zealand Cricket, Big Bash League, Women’s Big Bash League, Super Smash, Hero Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League, Legends League Cricket, and has a roster of over 900 international cricketers as well as over 30 exclusive brand ambassadors.

Having Polygon Studios, and Animoca as partners, Rario is based out of Singapore and is also backed by reputed investors such as Kingsway Capital, Presight Capital, and Dream Capital. Since 2021, Rario has sold over 50,000 NFTs to sports fans across 75+ countries.

Rario, Creators of the World’s 1st Cricket NFT Platform, Raises $120 Mn in Funding Led by Dream Capital

The investment will potentially make Rario the world’s biggest cricket NFT platform with access to 140M users of Dream Sports

The largest investment by Dream Capital to date for a minority stake

Rario, creators of the world’s first cricket NFT platform, today announced a $120 Million Series A funding round led by Dream Capital, the Corporate Venture Capital and M&A arm of Dream Sports. Rario currently has the largest share of cricket NFT rights globally through exclusive partnerships with 6 international cricket leagues and a roster of 900+ cricketers. With Dream Capital’s investment, Rario now gets access to Dream Sports’ 140 Million users, who will be offered FIAT-only products in India, with the potential to create the largest cricket NFT platform globally. Alpha Wave Global (previously Falcon Edge Capital) also participated in the round, and now joins existing investors Animoca Brands (Global leader in Web3 gaming), Presight Capital, and Kingsway Capital.

The Singapore-based company, founded in 2021 by IIT Delhi alumni Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot, has recently signed one of the world’s largest cricket NFT deals; a multi-year exclusive partnership with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association to create an Australian cricket metaverse of collectibles and gaming.

Rario enables fans to engage as a community, giving them a chance to own a piece of cricket history through digital collectibles across player cards, video moments, and cricket artifacts. Through Rario, Indian sports fans can buy, sell, and trade NFTs through FIAT-only mediums - credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers. Since 2021, Rario has sold over 50,000 NFTs to sports fans across 20 countries with the USA, UK, Australia, and India as its top 4 markets.

Dream Capital was incepted in 2020 to empower startups by following a multi-stage investment strategy ranging from US$1M to $100M ticket sizes, with a key focus on core sectors of Dream Sports such as sports, gaming, and fitness-tech. With Rario, Dream Capital’s portfolio grows to 9 companies and marks the foray of Dream Sports into the Web3 space. This is currently the largest investment by DreamCap, and also the single largest investment in the cricket NFT space globally.

Commenting on this, Ankit Wadhwa, Co-Founder & CEO, Rario said, “Cricket is the 2nd largest sport in the world with more than 1.5bn fans globally. NFTs are creating new forms of engagement allowing fans to own and trade digital collectibles. Rario’s global cricket NFT ecosystem will be further strengthened by the 140M sports fans on Dream Sports.”

Dev Bajaj

Speaking on the investment, Dev Bajaj, Chief Strategy Officer, Dream Sports, said, “DreamCap is glad to partner with Rario to help sports fans engage deeper with their favorite players and teams.  Web3 use cases in sports are transformational, and we are looking to back more startups in the space globally with innovative utilities of NFTs."

About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform

Rario is a digital collectible platform for cricket fans to collect and trade officially licensed cricket moments on the blockchain, represented as a non-fungible token (NFT). Having Polygon Studios and Animoca as partners, Rario is built on the Polygon Network by a top-notch team of Indian founders and is backed by reputed investors such as Kingsway Capital and Presight Capital.

Rario enables fans to engage as a community and invest in tangible sporting moments. It gives fans the opportunity to ‘own’ a piece of sport history. Rario has already officially partnered with several international cricket leagues and renowned internationally acclaimed cricket talent that will facilitate in creating a cricketing eco-system for engaging cricket fans around the world. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.rario.com

Cricket Star Aaron Finch Launches His Own NFT With Rario

Australian Cricketing Megastar Aaron Finch signs Cricket NFT pact with Rario

Finch joins other cricketing megastars who are already part of Rario’s Cricket NFT Marketplace to usher in a new era of cricket fandom.

Founded by Ankit Wadhwa and Sunny Bhanot, Rario is the world’s first digital collectibles platform for cricket fans.

Rario, the world's first officially licensed cricket digital collectibles platform today announced that Australian white-ball captain, Aaron Finch is the latest on the growing list of cricketing superstars to have signed an exclusive contract with them. Aaron joins the likes of Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Smriti Mandhana, Rishabh Pant, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Quinton De Kock, M Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shafali Verma as player partners of the platform. Through this association, Aaron’s NFTs will be available exclusively on Rario.

A leading run getter in T20 internationals for Australia, Aaron Finch has twice held the record for the highest score in the format, his career-best 172, made against Zimbabwe in 2018, surpassing his 156 that he took off England in 2013 - an innings that included 14 sixes. With a successful T20 track record, he has also represented Yorkshire and Surrey in England. He has been a mainstay of the Melbourne Renegades side since the inception of the BBL and captained the Renegades to their first BBL title in 2019.

 

Aaron Finch

Speaking on the association, Aaron Finch said, “As a sportsperson, playing with pride and passion for our nation, franchises and clubs are all special. There are many memorable moments on the cricket field that leave long lasting impressions on us as well as fans. I am delighted to announce my exclusive partnership with the Rario cricket Metaverse, where you can own my NFTs and relive these moments with me!”

Rario Co-Founder and CEO Ankit Wadhwa said, “Aaron is the captain of the Australian limited-overs team and has led them to their maiden T20 World Cup victory. He is a cricketing superstar who has provided us with some unforgettable moments in cricket in recent years. He is a deserving and invaluable addition to our growing roster of ambassadors at Rario and I am looking forward to having him as part of my own team in the Rario cricket metaverse."

About Rario - World’s first Officially Licensed Cricket NFT Platform

Rario is a digital collectibles platform for cricket fans to collect and trade officially licensed cricket NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens) on the blockchain. Having Polygon Studios and Animoca as partners, Rario NFTs are minted on Polygon and led by a top-notch team of Indian founders. The company is backed by reputed investors such as Kingsway Capital and Presight Capital and the brand enables fans to engage as a community and invest in tangible sporting moments. It gives the fan the opportunity to ‘own’ a piece of their heroes’ fandom and sport history.

Rario has officially partnered with several international cricket leagues such as the Hero Caribbean Premier League, Lanka Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10 League and Legends League Cricket. Rario has also exclusively partnered with renowned internationally acclaimed cricket talent such as Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Rishabh Pant, Smriti Mandhana, Faf Du Plessis, Rashid Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, Quinton De Kock, Jason Holder, Shafali Verma, Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Dinesh Karthik and many more.