Mobilink Jazz has signed a deal with the Pakistan Cricket Board to sponsor the upcoming Pakistan – Sri Lanka cricket series, which has been titled as the Mobilink Jazz Cup 2011. The announcement was made at the National Cricket Academy where Mobilink and PCB also inaugurated the official series logo. The Mobilink Jazz Cup 2011, being organised in the United Arab Emirates, will be held between October 18 and November 25, and comprises three Tests, five one day internationals, and one T20. This initiative proves Mobilink Jazz’s commitment to providing healthy entertainment to the people of Pakistan, whilst continuing to satisfy the nation’s passion for cricket. Jazz has previously contributed towards strengthening Pakistan’s domestic cricket infrastructure as well as developing stars for the future through talent hunt activities in partnership with the PCB.
Speaking at the ceremony, Jahanzeb Taj, Vice President Marketing Mobilink, said: “Mobilink has a long standing commitment to the game of cricket in Pakistan and is also the official cellular service partner for the Pakistan Cricket Board. Our support of this tournament is a continuation of our belief in the power of cricket in uniting the country.” GM Marketing PCB Tariq Hakim said, “The Pakistan Sri Lanka series is a widely anticipated contest, and offers a lot of excitement for the fans of Pakistani cricket. On behalf of the PCB, I would like to thank Mobilink Jazz for their support of the Pakistan Sri Lanka series, which has helped to ensure that the tournament maintains the high standards of success it enjoys amongst Pakistan’s cricket enthusiasts.” The Mobilink Jazz Cup 2011 will commence with the start of the first test on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, to be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.