Sir Richard Branson joins “greatest party in sport”
Organisers of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 Tournament are pleased to announce Virgin as a tournament partner for the inaugural event as well as a founding team sponsor for the Antigua Hawksbills franchise team. Virgin, together with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media will support the competition which starts in just a few days on 30 July 2013.
The partnership covers the league’s six competing franchises as well as making Virgin Atlantic the official airline of the LCPL. Virgin’s efforts will also be very focused on the Antigua Hawksbills, coached by West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards, and offering a host of competitions and prizes to help raise the excitement level even further.
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group said: “With cricket fever in full swing, I am delighted to announce Virgin as an official partner of the Antigua Hawksbills in this year’s new Limacol Caribbean Premier League. Twenty20 cricket is always an exciting competition – but in the Caribbean it will surely be the greatest party in sport. I’m looking forward to heading over to Antigua to watch the game against the Barbados Tridents on 13th August. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with Sir Viv and it will be one of the last chances to see the great Ricky Ponting bat, alongside some top West Indies talents like Marlon Samuels and Kieron Powell.
The carnival atmosphere in the stadium has to be seen to be believed and we are planning a few special Virgin touches to ensure the party goes on long into the night, long after the game is over.”
CEO of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League Damien O’Donohoe added: “We are thrilled that Sir Richard and the team at Virgin are going to be involved with the League and Antigua Hawksbills this year. We have always said LCPL would be the party everyone wants to be at as we look to create a unique Caribbean experience both on and off the pitch. Virgin will add significantly to that experience and we are excited about the impact our partnership will have for LCPL across the world.”
Ajmal Khan, Chairman of Verus International and founder of the LCPL agreed.
“This is further good news for the League as it prepares for the first match on 30th July. It is fantastic to have Virgin involved. It is a great endorsement in terms of what we have created with LCPL and no one understands marketing better than Virgin, so we are delighted to be working with all the group companies in delivering some novel and creative ideas that will benefit the local fans and players.”
LCPL organisers say Virgin has much in store for fans, the details of which will be announced soon.
The inaugural Limacol CPL T20 tournaments bowls off on 30 July in Barbados.
reading these comments makes me laugh. what does this have to do with Liat? why we so foolish in this country?? actor MARK WAHLBERG is a sponsor for the Barbados Tridents team. Does this mean our regional theatre industry should be in fear of Hollywood coming in?
Liat you out virgin in I new that was coming just a matter of time…
Liat… u can’t take that virgin tho! lol… Get ready, it coming with TIGHT competition soon!!!!
BECAUSE HE CAN!!!!
I smell Virgin roots growing in the region… oh oh. Mediocrity will no longer be allowed to fester like an open wound.
Ok LIAT…. Now is your chance to play a virgin sponsored team and beat them… Sponsor a dominican team and give virgin’s team a beating
Great men put their money where their mouth is. Sir Branson the doer.That’s a great start , Let us hope that other corporations or affluent individuals come thru and support the cause. This could lead to a promising future staple for the region.
Hmm that’s just the beginning!
Oh LIAT I can tell you yours days are numbered in the Caribbean I can see Virgin is coming but you will not see it cause you so bent on providing bad services lol but when virgin arrive it will be welcome by the Caribbean not necessarily the leaders of the island but the people…
Man this is just a business deal for you. Money, Money no wonder you gave lIAT a good lash lately. It was not out of concern you wrote you LETTER.
Well Liat. You know what time it is? virgin time . Safe we bien belle!
Waaaaay Mista Slapping dem Liat Bois left right and Center wi,,,
Mark my word yeh,,,
Virgin Caribbean Soon Come,,,
how foolish!