Emirates - The Official Airline Partner of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Emirates, the global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is back as the official airline partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held across India from October 5 to November 19.

^{Emirates - The official airline partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 featuring Dinesh Karthik}

Watch the video now on Emirates' social media Channels

The Cricket World Cup is Coming to India!

Emirates kicks off the 13th edition of the tournament with a playful video featuring Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Dinesh Karthik. In the clip, Karthik is seen enjoying the live action of the matches on Emirates' inflight entertainment system, while seated in the comfort of Premium Economy. Emirates Premium Economy seats will be available on its routes to Mumbai and Bengaluru from 29 October. 

Get ready for the biggest cricket event of the year! The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is coming to India from October 5 to November 19, and it's going to be epic. Ten teams from around the world will be competing for the coveted Cricket World Cup Trophy, including the defending champions England. The trophy is already in India, and it's getting everyone excited for the tournament.

Emirates and ICC Men’s world cup

As the Official Airline Partner of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup, cricket fans flying on Emirates flights during the tournament can watch all the action live on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. Emirates will also have a strong presence at all 48 matches taking place across India, with hospitality and ticketing rights, as well as special in-stadium activations to make the experience even more exciting.

Indian cricket fans can follow #CWC23 on Instagram and Facebook to see the Emirates Fly Better Moment of the Day, a new and exciting video featuring the best catches, hits and runs outs, and more from each match.

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is the biggest and most prestigious cricket tournament in the world, held every four years. This year, it will be hosted only in India for the first time ever, and will feature a special appearance by Dinesh Karthik, making his commentary debut in a World Cup.

Emirates has been a proud sponsor of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and all its major events for many years, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and ICC World Test Championship.

Emirates has been the main sponsor of the ICC Elite and International Panels of Umpires and Match Referees since 2002. This means that the Emirates logo is prominently displayed on the umpires' and referees' uniforms during all Test matches and One-Day Internationals around the world.

In addition to this branding and media exposure, Emirates also transports umpires and referees to international events as the ICC's Global Partner.

Connecting cricket lovers across the globe

Emirates is a passionate supporter of cricket worldwide, especially in India. The airline is the official airline partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and all its major tournaments, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which is currently underway in India. Emirates also has a long-standing partnership with the Durham County Cricket Club in the UK, and is the title sponsor of the Durham Lancashire Emirates Trophy. In 2013, Emirates began a ten-year naming rights sponsorship for Emirates Old Trafford, one of England's most historic and premier cricket grounds.

Emirates began flying to India in 1985 and has since become a major player in the Indian aviation market, with services to nine cities across the country. Emirates currently operates 167 flights per week from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram.

For more information, visit emirates.com