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Mukuru extends sponsorship with Zimbabwe Cricket through 2027 World Cup
via NewsDay Zimbabwe4 min read
Mukuru has extended its front-of-jersey sponsorship with Zimbabwe Cricket until December 2027. This renewal ensures Mukuru's logo will be on the players' chests when Zimbabwe co-hosts the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia. The partnership, which began in 2024, is seen as a strategic move by Mukuru, signaling a belief in the significant growth and global exposure Zimbabwean cricket is expected to achieve in the coming three years, particularly with the upcoming World Cup hosting duties.
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