Cricket
Coca-Cola lands ICC global sponsorship rights to 2031
The International Cricket Council has retained Coca-Cola as a sponsor until 2031 under a global eight-year agreement encompassing ICC events across all three formats of the game
Cricket Australia appoints Rise Worldwide to sell virtual inventory in India
Cricket Australia (CA) has selected Rise Worldwide as its exclusive virtual sponsorship sales agency in India on a four-year term.
Castore reshuffles cricket portfolio with New Zealand kit deal
UK sportswear brand Castore has announced a new sponsorship agreement with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), expanding its presence in the sport once more after exiting previous agreements.
ICC nets more than €100m in sponsorship income from 2023 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has enjoyed its most commercially successful Cricket World Cup to date, earning sponsorship revenue well in excess of €100m from the event.
BCCI invites IPL title sponsorship bids
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited bids in a new tender process for title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2024 to 2028.
‘Beyond Boundaries’ – DP World and the ICC Cricket World Cup
SportBusiness Sponsorship looks at how DP World activated its sponsorship agreement covering this year's ICC Cricket World Cup.
Toyota and HCLTech upgrade to fill CA’s main shirt positions
Cricket Australia (CA) has upgraded deals with two existing sponsors – Toyota and HCLTech – on one-year contracts to fill the top two kit branding positions for the recently crowned men’s Cricket World…
BCCI takes Byju’s to court over unpaid sponsorship fees
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched legal action against former top-tier sponsor Byju's over alleged non-payment of overdue sponsorship fees.
Castore shrinks cricket portfolio further as CWI signs with Macron
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a new multi-year sponsorship with kit manufacturer Macron, bringing an early end to the governing body's existing agreement with Castore
Rajasthan Royals extends Luminous shirt sponsorship
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals has secured the long-term future of its front-of-shirt sponsorship position via an extension with energy solutions provider Luminous Power Technologies
ICC issues RFP for key data insights into sponsorship value of major events
The International Cricket Council has initiated plans for what it hopes will lead to an increase in the value of its commercial packages after 2027, by launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) for brand…
EXCLUSIVE: Gujarat Titans seeking new front-of-shirt sponsor for 2024 IPL season
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans is actively searching for a new front-of-shirt sponsor after Ather Energy opted not to renew its deal, SportBusiness can reveal.
‘Our target audience over-indexes in cricket’ | James Morrison, Laithwaites
James Morrison, head of brand and partnerships for Laithwaites Wine, explains why the wine delivery service returned as a sponsor of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Seven-figure Super11 and Groww deals headline 2023 Asia Cup sponsor portfolio
The recently completed Asia Cup, organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), earned seven figure-sums from both of its top two central sponsorship positions.
Sportfive turns to former WSG stalwart Nair to lead cricket push
Sportfive’s appointment of former World Sport Group executive Venu Nair has signalled the ambition of the agency to win new business in cricket as it builds up its operations in Asia.
BKT and Cricket Australia renew BBL deal to 2025
Indian-specialist tyre brand BKT, one of the most visible brands in global sports sponsorship, has extended its association with Australian cricket's Big Bash Leagues until at least 2025
‘The Women’s Ashes has given us huge momentum’ | Danielle Lee, Metro Bank
Danielle Lee, director of brand and marketing for Metro Bank, explains why the company is making grassroots women's cricket the focus of its sponsorship deal with the ECB..
IndusInd Bank becomes ICC’s seventh top-tier ‘Global Partner’
Indian financial services company IndusInd Bank has signed as the International Cricket Council’s seventh ‘Global Partner’ ahead of next month’s men’s Cricket World Cup in India.
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