The Indian government has outlawed online gaming, leaving the national cricket teams without a sponsor on their shirts. 

The move has shuttered the multi-billion dollar fantasy sports industry, with the government choosing a ban over increased regulation of the sector. 

"A fairly big business has been decapitated in less than a week", said lawyer Vikram Jeet Singh. 

"The speed with which this bill has been brought about and operationalised has surprised people - this is definitely a shock to the system."

Features: Vikram Jeet Singh, partner BTG Advaya

Reporter: Luke Siddham Dundon