Cricket

The International Cricket Council, world cricket’s governing body, has signed three major deals for rights connected with the 2015 ICC World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand in February and March next year.

German automotive manufacturer Audi has reached an agreement to become the official vehicle partner of Cricket South Africa and the governing body's national team.

Global financial services firm JP Morgan has extended its sponsorship of the Media Centre at Lord’s cricket ground in London.

The International Cricket Council has reached an agreement to make rum brand Bundaberg Rum an official partner of its 2015 World Cup.

English county cricket club Nottinghamshire has signed a record two-year sponsorship deal with auction house John Pye Auctions.

Electronics giant Samsung has agreed a three-year partnership with Cricket South Africa.

Indian tyre manufacturer MRF Tyres has reached a sponsorship agreement with the International Cricket Council covering its 2015 World Cup.

The International Cricket Council has announced a partnership with software services company SAP for its 2015 World Cup.

Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot has sealed an agreement with the International Cricket Council to serve as the official timekeeper at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Business-to-business trading exchange Bartercard is using brand visibility from sponsorship to support its business goal of increasing penetration within the UK.

Automotive brand Jeep has agreed a deal to become a major partner of Australian Big Bash League Twenty20 cricket team the Adelaide Strikers.

Drinks company FAL Healthy Beverages has agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with Australian Big Bash League Twenty20 cricket team Melbourne Renegades.

Private healthcare group Bupa has reached an agreement to become a gold partner of Cricket Australia.

Australian Big Bash Twenty20 cricket team Sydney Sixers has signed a three-year extension to its major partner agreement with pet care company Nestle Purina.

South African investment holding group Bidvest has agreed a five-year extension to its naming rights deal for the Wanderers Stadium, one of world cricket’s leading venues.

The International Cricket Council has reached an agreement for Matua Wines to become the official wine in New Zealand for the 2015 World Cup.

English county cricket team Northamptonshire has agreed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with the University of Northampton.

New Zealand Cricket has reached an agreement with Georgie Pie to make the McDonald’s-owned brand the title sponsor of its domestic Twenty20 competition.