Lahore December 04, 2013: The Unveiling of Event Logo of Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka Cricket Series was held today at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. DCO International PCB Mr. Intikhab Alam, Mr. Farhan Sangani, Director Operations COOL & COOL, Mr. Ali Habib Head of Marketing & Corporate Affairs, NIB Bank Ltd unveiled the event logo of the series. The Title sponsor of this series is Cool & Cool and the Presenting Sponsor is NIB Bank Ltd. Haier and Zong are co-sponsors.
The matches will be held in the UAE from 11th December 2013 till 20th January 2014. The NIB Bank Presents Cool & Cool Cup 2013 will comprise 3 Test Matches, 5 One Day International Matches and 2 Twenty 20 Internationals.
Commenting on the event Mr. Intikhab Alam, Director Cricket Operations (International) PCB,said:
“PCB believes in building up long term relationship with its partners and working together with them in promoting the game of cricket. I thank them [the sponsors] for their dedication to the cause. Pakistan team recently performed wonderfully well beating South Africa on their own soil and created a history. The type of cricket Pakistan cricket team is playing I am sure the people of UAE will enjoy.”
Mr. Farhan Sangani, Director Operations, COOL & COOL said:
“Cool and Cool believes in a long term commitment towards the sport of Cricket. Its always been an honor for our Group to Sponsor such high Profile International Series of PCB. Cool and Cool will continue its full support towards Cricket Pakistan and standby with the National Heroes.
Mr. Ali Habib Head of Marketing & Corporate Affairs, NIB Bank Ltd said at the occasion: “We are delighted to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Pakistan - Sri Lanka Cricket Series 2013 - 2014. This is a huge opportunity for NIB Bank as Cricket is Pakistan's most popular sport. The upcoming series has tremendous appeal for millions of fans of Pakistan Cricket. Our sponsorship allows us to support the game of Cricket in Pakistan and reflects our commitment to sports and country”.
Mr. Waheeb Ismail Head of Marketing, Haier Pakistan said:
“Haier is always proud of being the official sponsors of PCB & Cricket and aims to take this partnership to the next levels”.
Mr. Barkat Ullah, Regional Manager S&D Zong said:
“China Mobile Pakistan is committed towards the promotion of sports and will support PCB & Cricket in future also”.
The Series will be called “NIB Bank presents Cool & Cool Cup” where:
1. Title Sponsor - Cool & Cool.
2. Presenting Sponsor - NIB Bank Ltd
3. Co-Sponsor 1 - Haier
4. Co-Sponsor 2- Zong
- · Test Matches will start at 11:00 am.
- · ODI Matches are Day & Night and will start at 4.00 pm.
- · T-20 Matches are Night Matches and will start at 9.00 pm
- · Official broadcaster of the series ‘Geo Super’ will air the matches live.