Cricket Ireland have kicked off a major week for sponsorship news within the sport with the announcement that Hanley Energy are to become the team sponsor of the Women’s National Squad.
Hanley Energy’s support, believed to be at an overall six figure level, has allowed for additional matches to be added to the Women’s schedule.
The immediate benefit is a three game series against England this week in Abu Dhabi, ahead of a Quadrangular tournament in South Africa in May pitching Ireland against South Africa, Zimbabwe and India.
The news was welcomed by Irish Women team captain Laura Delany, who sees Hanley Energy as a lucky omen for the team, given past success.
“We would like to thank Hanley Energy for their continued support over the last couple of years,” said Irish Women’s Captain Laura Delany. “They were our headline sponsor when we beat Bangladesh in the dramatic final of the T20 World Cup in Thailand.
“Their ongoing investment in the Irish women’s team means we have been able to double our fixture list during the last two years.”
“More fixtures against the best sides means more opportunities for us to grow and develop as players and ultimately as a team.”
“We are really pleased to be sponsoring the Irish Women’s Cricket Team,” added Clive Gilmore, CEO of Hanley Energy who are the official technology partner of Cricket Ireland.
“Season 2017 holds much promise for this talented squad and we look forward to many strong performances.”
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“This is fantastic news and reaffirms Hanley Energy’s commitment to Irish cricket,” said Cricket Ireland Commercial Director Dennis Cousins.
“The company have been enthusiastic supporters of cricket in this country with their sponsorship of the Inter-Provincial Series which is now entering its third season.
“This expansion brings their annual investment into the sport in excess of six figures, and is helping the sport continue to flourish, helping us towards our stated goal of making our great sport mainstream in Ireland.”
Sport for Business understands that Cricket Ireland will reveal a new and exciting team sponsor for the men’s senior team later this week, and that it will be a major international brand.
