About Arun Lal
Arun Lal is a former India opening batter, commentator and coach. He played for India between 1982 and 1989 and later became one of the best-known cricket voices in the country.
Career highlights
A gritty right-handed batter, Arun Lal moved from Delhi to Kolkata in 1979 and joined the Bengal team in 1981, becoming one of its key players. He played Tests and ODIs for India in the 1980s.
After retiring he became a popular commentator and columnist, and later served as head coach of Bengal, guiding the team to a Ranji Trophy final.
What audiences love about Arun
Fans enjoy Arun Lal’s warm, articulate commentary and his deep love for the game.
He is a much-loved figure in Bengal cricket.
His voice is familiar to a generation of cricket fans from his years on television commentary, and his columns have offered thoughtful analysis of the game.
Why brands work with Arun Lal
Arun Lal offers credibility, eloquence and strong appeal in Bengal. He suits corporate talks, cricket media and heritage campaigns.
Campaigns that suit Arun Lal
- Corporate talks
- Cricket media and commentary
- Bengal regional brands
- Heritage campaigns
- Cricket academies
Planning a campaign with Arun
Conversation-led formats suit Arun Lal.
Booking Arun Lal through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Arun’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
When did Arun Lal play for India? Between 1982 and 1989.
Which state did he play for? Bengal, after moving from Delhi.
Has he coached? Yes, as Bengal head coach.
How quickly can a booking with Arun be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Arun’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Arun include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Arun review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Arun’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Arun do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Arun available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Arun for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Arun Lal’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Arun’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Arun Lal’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
