IPL 10: Sunrisers Hyderabad sign 13 big-name sponsors ahead of their title-defense campaign

Hyderabad: Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad have unveiled a line-up of big name sponsors, as the squad gears up to defend its title in the landmark 10th season of the cash-rich league.

Ultratech, Jio, Astral Bondtite, Canara Bank, Nerolac, Kurl On, Sun Direct and Red FM have all signed on as partners for the season.

Gillette, Apollo Hospitals, UB, Tyka and Motul Oil have also partnered with the franchise.

K Shanmugam, Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO said,"Together with our sponsors we look forward to embarking on what promises to be an exciting, and hopefully in our case, a triumphant, history-making journey ahead."

David Warner continues as captain backed up by star players Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Kane Williamson, Moises Henriques and Ben Cutting.

Ben Laughlin and Chris Jordan are among the new picks this season who are equally talented and show great promise.

Afghan players, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi will make their IPL debuts. Tom Moody and Muttiah Muralitharan will continue as coaches with VVS Laxman staying on as mentor.