DUBAI: Global supply chain logistics company DP World has signed on as title sponsor for the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket for men to be played at Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11.
The six-nation tournament for T20 supremacy in Asia will be called the DP World Asia Cup. Financial terms were not disclosed.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the winner of the Asia Cup Qualifier will compete for the DP World Asia Cup 2022. A total of 13 matches will be played in Dubai and Sharjah. Star Sports will broadcast the tournament.
Commenting on the title partner association, Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah said: “We are happy to have DP World as title sponsor of the Asia Cup 2022. The Asia Cup is a prestigious event and the participation of a respected partner like DP World is welcome.”
Commenting on its association with the Asia Cup 2022, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “We are delighted to announce our title sponsorship of the 2022 Asia Cup. The partnership offers a unique opportunity to be a part of one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world, right here in Dubai, the new sports capital of the region. We cannot wait to watch the action unfold over the next few weeks and wish the tournament organisers, teams and players every success over the coming weeks.”
The opening match of the tournament will be played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan and the finals will be played on 11th September at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is the fourth time that the Asia Cup will be held in the UAE.
