DP World and Indian cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have signed a long-term Sponsorship Agreement, making DP World the Global Logistics Partner of the IPL team.
RCB and DP World’s partnership is built on a set of 'shared values', according to a statement from DP World.
The statement said that RBC is a team studded with iconic players who epitomize the values of excellence, hard work and creativity both on and off the field.
Under the partnership, DP World will leverage its global logistics experience to support RCB in their logistics requirements.
With the decision to move the T20 tournament to the United Arab Emirates, DP World and Royal Challengers Bangalore are collaborating closely to ensure seamless movement and time-definite delivery of training gear as well as match kits from India to Dubai.
Sanjeev Churiwala, Chairman, Royal Challengers Bangalore, said: "We are delighted to partner with DP World.
"As the global leader in logistics, DP World brings in a lot of experience and value to support us with our logistics requirements, as we prepare to play the tournament in the United Arab Emirates.”
The tournament is set to commence from September 19, with RCB playing its first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 21.
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