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Aero Premier League launches NCR’s first T10 aviation cricket showdown
NEW DELHI: The Aero Premier League (APL), a first-of-its-kind T10 cricket tournament for India’s aviation-linked industries, will debut in the national capital region this March, bringing corporate competition to the cricket field.
Scheduled from 17 to 24 March 2026, the inaugural season will feature 10 teams drawn from airlines, airports, customs, logistics, hospitality and allied corporate sectors within the aviation ecosystem. The league is a joint venture between Prithvi 360 Degree Pvt Ltd and Sidsportx Enterprises.
Spread across eight days, the tournament will host 23 matches in a high-octane T10 format, with two games on the opening day and three matches daily thereafter, all played in prime-time evening slots across NCR venues.
Aero Premier League chief operating officer Abhishek Sengupta, said the format was designed to match the pace and passion of aviation professionals who are avid cricket fans. He added that the league aimed to create a new sporting segment connecting the aviation community through fast, competitive matches lasting under 90 minutes.
Organisers said the league has already drawn strong interest from leading aviation corporates, positioning APL as a blend of professional sport, brand engagement and industry networking.
With its debut season in NCR, the Aero Premier League aims to set a new benchmark for corporate cricket leagues in India, combining explosive T10 action with strong business participation.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
