DP World, ICC partner to deliver cricket kits & equipment globally

DP World has unveiled the new ‘Beyond Boundaries’ initiative, in partnership with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and the ICC, aimed at driving the growth of cricket around the world. This global mission will see DP World use its end-to-end network and logistics capabilities to distribute fifty repurposed shipping containers to grassroots cricket clubs around the world, each one kitted out with essential equipment. The first container was unveiled by new DP World Global Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar at NSCI, Mumbai. The first DP World container along with 40 cricket kits will be placed at the Chikhalikar Sports Club in Palghar, Maharashtra while another 210 kits will be presented to young cricketers from academies like Achrekar Cricket Academy, and Shivaji Park Gymkhana Academy, to name a few. Included within each of the containers is 250 bespoke kits: each made up of a cricket bat, helmet, gloves and pads. Each container is multipurpose, also serving as a pavilion which includes an in-built scoreboard, sun protection and seating.