Thursday, 12 September 2013 00:00
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JAT Holdings has become the proud sponsors of the Kandurata Maroons who will represent Sri Lanka at the Champions League T20 to be held in India.
Briefing the media yesterday Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said: “Today is a special day for Sri Lanka Cricket, and Kandurata Maroons in particular, as JAT Holdings, enter into a partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket as the Official Sponsor of Kandurata Maroons, the winner of SLC’s 2013 Super 4’s Tournament which qualifies them for the Champions League T20 2013 to be held in India this month.”
He further stated: “This sponsorship will no doubt enhance the brand image of JAT holdings when the proud Sri Lankan cricketers – Kandurata Maroons carrying the aspirations of our nation, represent Sri Lanka under the theme one nation, one passion, one team, sporting the colours and logo of ‘JAT and Sayerlack’ and fight it out at the Champions League, providing further enjoyment for spectators and TV viewers all over the world with their truly Sri Lankan brand of cricket.”
JAT Holdings Director Joyce Gunawardene said: “To commemorate 20 years as being the market leader in, Timber Coatings in Sri Lanka, JAT Holdings (JAT) is both honoured and privileged to partner Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as its enviable, comprehensive sponsor of the Kandurata Maroons team; winner of the 2013 Super 4’s tournament qualifier for the Champions League T20 to be held in India from 17 September onwards.” To celebrate this prestigious 20th anniversary milestone, JAT has undertaken numerous activities; partnering Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) undoubtedly being the most paramount.
The JAT team comprising over 200 dedicated and skilled staff is passionate in its support of Sri Lankan cricket; consequently the Directors of JAT have elected to be the proud seating sponsor of Sri Lanka Cricket from this year on. “T20 Cricket is a religion more than a game among the countries it represents. Its fan base numbering over hundreds of millions of frenzied supporters within the host country and those that will access it via the television presents a most superlative opportunity of promoting our brands among these markets,” Gunawardene added.
– Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe
