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ZEE nets partnership with UAE T20 League
The UAE T20 League has announced a new long-term partnership with ZEE. The agreement will see the global media and entertainment brand acquire the exclusive media and broadcast rights for the tournament and the league will be broadcasted on ZEE's OTT platform, ZEE5. Khalid Al Zarooni, Chairman of UAE’s T20 League, commented, "Nothing can be more satisfying than to have a credible broadcast partner like ZEE associated with the League. I am thankful to both Punit Goenka, MD & CEO and Rahul Johri, president – of business South Asia at ZEE for having faith in this League and to grow into a commercially successful enterprise. It is further a matter of delight that ZEE has decided to re-enter sports broadcasts with UAE’s T20 League being the first media rights acquisition. We are very confident that ZEE has the strength of viewership to take our League to unmatched levels.” Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary, ECB, added, "ECB wishes both UAE’s T20 League and ZEE well for entering into this partnership. We recognize and appreciate the massive reach of ZEE’s channels and their Digital media platform which will benefit the League in terms of viewership. The tournament will also provide a valuable platform for Emirates Cricket to develop the local talent and to provide players the opportunity to train and play alongside the world’s best.”
Porsche announces Porsche Coanda Esports Racing team
Automobile manufacturer Porsche's racing division Porsche Motorsport has announced the launch of the Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team following a partnership with sim-racing esports company Coanda Esports. Coanda will be...
Sergio Pérez takes maiden Monaco Grand Prix win after Ferrari mess
Sergio Pérez took home his first-ever win in Monaco following a chaotic rainy race in the Principality that had everything: from a delayed start to red flags and massive crashes....
McLaren to permanently honour Ayrton Senna's legacy
British Formula One team McLaren have announced that their Formula One race cars will permanently feature former McLaren driver Ayrton Senna's logo from the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix onwards. Regarded...
Singapore to host The International 11
Valve has announced DotA 2's largest annual esports tournament. The International will have its 11th edition held in Singapore. Heading to Singapore means The International will be held in Asia...
Ferrari announce special collaboration with Disney Pixar
Scuderia Ferrari and Disney Pixar have teamed up ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix to celebrate the launch of Disney’s new movie, Lightyear. The partnership is built around teamwork and speed — something that both Ferrari and Disney share. Ferrari’s drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have also voiced cameos in the Italian and Spanish versions of the animated film. Charles Leclerc spoke about his experiences while working on the film, stating: “It was my first dubbing cameo. It was a completely different experience from what I have done in the past. The things I have in common with Buzz – well, I think the speed, we are both quite fast, we like to push the limits.
McLaren ink new partnership with Cadence
Formula One team McLaren have announced a new multi-year agreement with computational software firm Cadence Design Systems. The partnership will see Cadence join as the Official Technology Partner of McLaren....
Alfa Romeo team up with ProTech Monte-Carlo
Swiss F1 team Alfa Romeo have joined hands with automotive technology brand ProTech Monte-Carlo. The technical partnership will see Alfa Romeo use the latest technology developed by the company. ProTech...
Unacademy wraps up IPL 15 with film called 'Focus: First Law of Learning'
EdTech platform Unacademy has launched a new film called Focus: First Law of Learning, based on the fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League. The film talks about the importance...
NFL and Pepsi renew partnership excluding Super Bowl halftime show
The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it has renewed its long-term sponsorship deal with drinks and snack giant Pepsi. The new deal, however, will see Pepsi no longer...