It's battle time for brand Sachin, brand Dhoni

When beverage major Coca Cola signed on cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar early this month, the company paved the way for a dramatic play-off with India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is heading rival Pepsico India's brand endorsement projects.

Coke, it is understood, is paying Tendulkar Rs 20 crore for a three-year deal.

Image: Getting ready to fly. With the World Cup round the corner, Sachin and the other top Indian cricketers are in great demand for ad campaigns.

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Text: Business Standard