Abu-Dhabi based airline Etihad Airways and its partner, India-based Jet Airways, have renewed their sponsorship deal with Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket franchise the Mumbai Indians.
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways will continue to serve as the team’s official airline partners and principal sponsors for the duration of the 2016 IPL season, which got underway at the weekend.
Under the agreement, Etihad Airways’ logo will appear on the back of the team’s shirts during home games, while Jet Airways’ branding will occupy the same position during away matches.
Both airlines will also receive extensive advertising exposure through LED boards and giant screens at the Indians' Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai Indians, led by India national team star Rohit Sharma (pictured), is the reigning IPL champion and began the defence of its title with a nine-wicket loss to newly-formed franchise the Rising Pune Supergiants on Saturday.