New Zealand Cricket ropes in Ai+ Smartphone for upcoming India series
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a partnership with Ai+ Smartphone, roping it in as an official sponsor of the Indian men’s national team’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Ai+ Smartphone will have branding exposure throughout the series, both across the digital platforms as well as in-stadia on matchdays. The smartphone brand will also work on various fan engagement activities throughout the series.
The 2026 India tour of New Zealand will feature all three formats and kick off on October 22, 2026. The series will include five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests.
Geoff Allott, CEO, New Zealand Cricket, commented:
“India’s tour is one of the major highlights of our home season, and with 12 matches across three formats, it gives our partners a strong and sustained platform. We are pleased to welcome AI+ Smartphone as the ‘Powered By’ Partner and look forward to working together across what will be a significant series for New Zealand Cricket.”
Lokesh Sharma, Managing Director, TCM, said:
“This partnership brings together a fast-growing consumer technology brand and one of the most significant bilateral tours on the international calendar. Our role with New Zealand Cricket has always been to build relevant commercial partnerships around its cricket, and we are pleased to have enabled AI+ Smartphones’ association with this series. The scale of the tour, combined with the centenary year, makes it an especially strong platform.”
Archi Gogoi, Head of Brand, Marketing & Growth, Ai+ Smartphone, added:
“Cricket is more than a sport in India; it is a shared cultural experience that brings together audiences across generations and geographies. Our partnership with New Zealand Cricket around India’s 12-match tour gives Ai+ an opportunity to participate in one of the most anticipated sporting moments of the year while building relevance for the brand beyond the smartphone category. Technology and sport share a common language of performance, innovation and constant evolution, and this partnership allows us to bring that connection to life in a meaningful way. The significance of this tour is further amplified by the 100-year celebration of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, making it an exciting platform for Ai+ to engage with audiences across both markets.”
