Published: Jun 29, 2015, 09:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 29, 2015, 09:30 PM (IST)
Indian payment solutions provider Oxigen will sponsor the South African Twenty20 cricket team when they take the field against Bangladesh on July 5. South Africa will feature in 12 Twenty20 Internationals against Bangladesh, New Zealand, India, England and Australia before next year’s World T20 that will be held in India. READ: South Africa tougher opponents than India, says Mashrafe Mortaza
“The Proteas are a globally recognised brand with huge support in India. This exciting initiative is a first for Cricket South Africa (CSA) as having an international based company as the team sponsor is a pioneering step,” CSA Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement on Monday.
“We were always keen to exploit opportunities in the global market as the Proteas brand is a highly valued brand.” Lorgat concluded. READ: Spin bowling camp arranged by Cricket South Africa
Oxigen is India’s first and largest payment solutions provider. It has been a key player in pioneering payment solutions in the country through its innovative offerings such as the Oxigen Wallet. Its offerings include facilitating financial services, such as money transfer services, recharges and bill payments. Oxigen currently has over 130 000 touch points across India, does 600 million transactions per annum, and acts on behalf of 150 million unique users, according to cricket.co.za. READ: Paul Adams optimistic about spin talent pool in South Africa
Bangladesh will be full of confidence after their 2-1 One-Day International (ODI) series win against India at home. For South Africa this will be their first tour since they crashed out at the semi-final stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
