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ACB SIGNS FIVE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) has agreed a new five-year sponsorship deal with Ansett Australia, the country's second-largest airline.

"The multi-million dollar agreement, which covers the five seasons from 2001-02 to 2006-07 inclusive, is one of the largest financial commitments the ACB has ever received from a sponsor," the ACB said.
"The sponsorship allows Ansett Australia naming rights to each Test match played in Australia during the time of the agreement, as well as branding on Test match playing shirts and training apparel and other supplementary benefits including signage at venues."
The ACB said the new deal was an extension of Ansett's association with Australia's home Test series since the 1996-97 matches against West Indies.
Australia fly to England on Saturday for a three-month Ashes tour which ends in late August.
The team then plays host to New Zealand and South Africa for a total of six Tests, starting with the match against New Zealand in Hobart from November 22-26.
Reuters