Walton has become the title sponsor of the upcoming two-match Test series between Bangladesh and New Zealand. The official name of the event will be "Walton Test Series." A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Walton and ITW Sports Tuesday in the capital. Walton Senior Executive Director Uday Hakim, Chief Marketing Officer Firoj Alam and ITW Bangladesh Representative Omar Hoque were present. READ: Walton brings new smartwatch "It is a proud moment for Bangladesh – Walton will sponsor an international tournament. We are with cricket and will always be," Uday said. "Walton has been sponsoring almost all major domestic cricket events in Bangladesh for a long time." The first match of the Bangladesh-New Zealand series will start at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui Saturday. The second match will be hosted at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from January 9. Gazi TV and T Sports will telecast the matches live. The Bangladesh team is now staying in New Zealand and taking to the field after ending their home quarantine period.

The country’s leading e-commerce platform Daraz has become the new sponsor of the Bangladesh National Men's, Women's, A Team and Under-19 Cricket Team till November 30, 2023. Daraz has been awarded the rights under which its logo will appear on the kits of the Bangladesh National Men’s and Women’s, Bangladesh A Team and the Bangladesh Under 19 Team.  Meanwhile, Hungrynaki, a sister concern of Daraz, will be the Team Kits Partner. The sponsorship is effective from April 7, 2021, and will run up to  November 30, 2023. Read: Tigers return home after disastrous New Zealand tour BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury welcomed Daraz to Bangladesh cricket.  "Within a very short period, Daraz has become one of the leading e-commerce sites in Bangladesh and arguably the most popular. The way Daraz has provided customer service at the doorsteps of millions of people, especially during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been admirable," he said. The BCB is delighted to form a partnership with an organisation of international repute and one that has a progressive and innovative outlook, the BCB CEO said.  Read Walton becomes title sponsor of Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series "I thank Daraz for coming forward and associating its brand with Bangladesh Cricket. I'm sure this will be a strong and durable relationship as we work towards the common goal of pursuing successes for Bangladesh cricket,”  he added. Daraz's Managing Director Syed Mostahidal Hoq said: “This's an auspicious moment for us because it always gives you immense pleasure to be able to do something for the country. By sponsoring our National Cricket Team we feel that we have become a part of the passion and glory associated with the game in Bangladesh and we look forward to celebrating many achievements in the years to come.” Read: Tamim Iqbal wants to retire from one format