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EaseMyTrip, Vimal Elaichi among sponsors for Sharjah Warriors in ILT20 Season 2
Mumbai: An exciting second season of the DP World ILT20 is knocking on everyone’s door, and the Sharjah Warriors, who will be in action on Match Day 1, are busy preparing, covering all essential aspects for the franchise. Led by Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Head Coach Johan Botha, the Sharjah Warriors also have in their ranks the dynamic JP Duminy as the Batting Coach.
While the cricketing leadership group put in the plans for what’s to happen on the field; off the field, Capri Sports’ Sharjah Warriors have finalised their sponsors, who are of course one of the most important elements for franchisees. Each of the sponsors’ will have their logos on the Sharjah Warriors’ kit, with 11Exch. Live’s logo going on the front of the jersey, while Vimal Elaichi takes up its spot on the back.
Funexch.Games’ logo will be on the Right Side of the chest of the jersey, with EaseMyTrip as the Lead Arm Sponsor. On the batters’ helmet, Mymaster11’s logo will be on the front, with Capri Loans on the rear. The trousers will see Redesyn’s logo as the Lead sponsor with Bisleri as the Non-Lead Sponsor.
“Capri Sports and Sharjah Warriors have one thing in common with Vimal Elaichi, and that is the aim to be the outright best and the game changers, in each other’s respective avenues. So, it was easy to come together and work for the team’s best interest, and we hope that this is a match-winning stand,” said, a Senior Representative, Vimal Elaichi.
Bisleri chief marketing officer Tushar Malhotra said, “Joining forces with the Sharjah Warriors is among the important partnerships at Bisleri, because on both sides of the fence, there is the zeal to stand out tall. Capri Sports’ investment and support for cricket in UAE and India has the potential to really make a difference, and we would like to be part of this initiative, giving all the support needed,”
EaseMyTrip CEO & co-founder Nishant Pitti said, The Sharjah Warriors team is a brilliant one, and as is Capri Sports who bring a Warrior approach to the sporting world, and we at EaseMyTrip are delighted to be associated as the Lead Arm Sponsor of the Sharjah Warriors. We are always here to support the team in all their endeavours and wish them the very best, ahead of an important season of the ILT20,”
Capri Loans gold loan business head Ravish Gupta said, “We are very proud to be associated with the Sharjah Warriors and wish them the very best in Season 2 of the ILT20. The league has a huge viewership of close to 210 Mn in India and through this association Capri Loans will be able to reach these audiences and build awareness for its lending business,”
Capri Global Group CMO Basant Dhawan said, “Capri Sports and Sharjah Warriors are delighted to welcome on the journey, all the sponsors, who have shown us their undeterred support. We at the Sharjah Warriors are keen to play quality cricket that makes fans and partners proud, and eventually grow these relationships over time. Fans, Partnerships and the sporting spirit are after all among the most essential aspects of cricket and these are very important for us,”
The Capri Sports owned Sharjah Warriors open their campaign at the DP World ILT20 against the defending champions the Gulf Giants (19 January), before taking on the Dubai Capitals in their second game on 22 January.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
