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New Zealand Cricket, Ford drive new partnership
MUMBAI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Ford have formed a new commercial partnership which links the global car manufacturer with all levels of the game in New Zealand.
The new partnership will see Ford become the official team sponsor of the six Major Association teams competing in men’s domestic cricket.
In addition, Ford will be the official vehicle supplier to New Zealand Cricket, the BlackCaps and the White Ferns.
The Ford blue oval logo will feature prominently on the domestic teams playing kit and the BlackCaps training gear.
NZC CEO Justin Vaughan says, “The positive effect of our partnership will provide benefits from the grass roots all the way through to the White Ferns and BlackCaps. We are very confident that cricket in New Zealand is in a great position to capitalise on our growing popularity and Ford’s involvement will help us achieve this.”
Ford MD Trevor Auger says, “A key attraction to this sponsorship with New Zealand Cricket is the ability to be involved at all levels.
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Ashish Limaye bags gold and bronze at Montelibretti 2026 event
Indian rider shines in Italy, gains ground ahead of higher-level tests
MUMBAI: Ashish Limaye delivered a strong performance on the international stage, clinching both gold and bronze at the FEI Eventing Competition Montelibretti 2026 held in Italy earlier this month.
Competing against riders from across the globe, Limaye secured the top podium finish in the CCI 2 Long Format riding Easy Turn, registering a score of 30.2 in a field that featured participants from five nations. He followed it up with a bronze medal in the CCI 2 Short Format aboard Willy Be Dun, scoring 32 in a much larger and highly competitive pool of 66 riders representing nine countries.
Reflecting on the outing, Fédération Equestre Internationale event rider Ashish Limaye said, “Riding at Montelibretti was amazing. To compete with such talented riders from around the world was fantastic. I’m really happy with the results and the effort our team has put in.”
Beyond the podium finishes, Limaye also achieved a milestone result on D’Avril du Pinier, earning a Minimum Eligibility Requirement, bringing him closer to qualifying for the FEI World Equestrian Games.
While the Montelibretti competition was not a direct qualifier for major multi-sport events, it serves as a crucial stepping stone as Limaye prepares to move up to the more demanding CCI 3 level.
With momentum firmly on his side, the Indian rider now looks set to build on this success as he targets bigger stages in the global equestrian circuit.
