Wales’ largest taxi and private hire vehicle operator, Dragon Taxis has announced a sponsorship association with Cardiff Midweek Cricket League.
Veezu-owned Dragon Taxis has committed to investing in all 34 clubs that will be participating in the 100-year-old tournament.
In this new deal, the brand will offer to assist in financing league fees, match balls, ground hire, match officials, and trophies, which can cost clubs more than £1000 for an 18-game season and cup tournament.
Dragon Taxis’ 34-team financial backing will ultimately end on August 21 with the Dragon Taxis Cricket Cup at Newport Cricket Club. The team is one of the richest in diversity in Wales, and many Dragon Taxis drivers participate in the cricket league, which is the UK’s second-largest league, with three divisions and two cup competitions.
Mojeid Ilyas, Diversity Community Officer at Cricket Wales, said, “Cricketers within the community are absolutely elated with this partnership between the Cardiff Midweek Cricket League and Dragon Taxis. We’re really thankful that Dragon got in touch to support such an ethnically diverse cricket league as ours and that they are making such an effort to give back to Cardiff communities as well as some of their driver-partners who are currently participating in the league.”
Khawaja Ali Ajmal, Secretary of the Cardiff Midweek Cricket League, commented, “On behalf of CMCL, I would like to thank Dragon Taxis for sponsoring our 2022 season. This support will open many new opportunities for the cricketers, as well as helping them develop their skills.”
To further broaden and accommodate South Wales’ large Muslim community, Glamorgan Cricket and Wales Golf organised free late-night training sessions for those fasting during Ramadan in April.
Jack Price, Regional Director of Dragon Taxis, said, “We are always happy to support causes and interests close to the hearts of driver-partners, at the same time as supporting our local communities. Cardiff’s Pontcanna Fields is a hive of activity throughout the summer, and it would be such a shame to see this community activity impacted in any way. The league provides a great opportunity for driver-partners to get together and relax, with many younger players also within the league, being developed through the game.”
Dragon Taxis driver, Ranpreet Singh, who plays for Sialkot Cricket Club within the league, stated, “It’s not only our club that appreciates this donation, but the others in the league too. A gesture like this from Dragon Taxis goes a long way to helping teams to continue to compete, no matter their situation.”
