Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday announced Expo 2020 Dubai as their Principal Sponsor for the upcoming 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
As part of the association, Expo 2020 Dubai will appear on the front of the Royals’ jersey.
Speaking on the association, Jake Lush McCrum, Chief Operating Officer, Rajasthan Royals, said: “We are delighted to welcome Expo 2020 as our principal sponsor for this upcoming season. At the Royals we are driven by our ambition to impact society through cricket and this partnership with Expo 2020 is another exciting step on that journey. To support this incredible event in bringing together some of the brightest and most inquisitive minds to seek solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, is something that resonates extremely strongly with us.”
“We hope this partnership will excite, inspire and bring many long-lasting positive relationships to benefit society more broadly,” he added.
The Royals’ team, under Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) and the leadership of Captain Sanju Samson (India), and including renowned international stars Ben Stokes (England), Chris Morris (South Africa) and Jos Buttler (England), proves to be an ideal global brand to complement Expo 2020 Dubai’s vision.
On the other hand, Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales and Marcomms Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Year after year, the IPL and the Rajasthan Royals unite the world with one of the most entertaining sporting events. Combined with the club’s commitment to a range of social development programs, this makes the partnership an ideal match with Expo 2020 Dubai’s vision of bringing people and communities together.”
“The international reach of the tournament is a powerful vehicle for increasing awareness of Expo 2020 Dubai as we count down to our opening on 1 October,” he added.
Royals will begin their 2021 campaign against Punjab Kings on April 12 in Mumbai.