<div>Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sundar Raman has joined Reliance as its CEO - Sports.</div><div> </div><div>Earlier this month, Raman quit the controversy-ridden IPL and his resignation was immediately accepted by the BCCI, in an attempt to clean up the T20 tournament, which has been rocked by spot-fixing scandals. </div><div> </div><div>A press note said Sundar Raman will be responsible for consolidation and integration of RIL's sports portfolio including its Foundation activities in Sports.</div><div> </div><div>In addition to the existing sports properties of RIL, Sundar will be driving newer avenues of growth in this area and also at integration with our digital services of Jio.</div><div> </div><div>Sundar brings with him a rich and unique experience of over two decades in understanding consumer insights and as a pioneer in the growth of sporting properties in India.</div><div> </div><div>Sundar said, "I am delighted at the opportunity to join Reliance. Reliance existing sports properties coupled with its Jio digital services provides newer areas of growth. RIL has a huge aspiration in the sports area. The opportunity to be engaged in integrating the entire sports portfolio and make Sports also an integral and important element in RIL’s growth will be an exciting journey."</div>
