Shorts: Kia Oval, Glasgow Warriors
International cricket tournament The World Test Championship 2023 has announced its final will be hosted by The Oval in London in June 2023 while the 2025 final will be played at Lord’s.
The two venues in London will succeed Southampton, which hosted the inaugural final between New Zealand and India in 2021. New Zealand emerged as the victors in the first edition of the World Test Championship.
The Oval will host the final in June 2023, with the top two teams from the World Test Championship standings making the cut. The Oval has previously hosted the finals of the 2004 and the 2017 editions of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy.
Scottish professional rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has signed a new sleeve sponsor – high-speed broadband start-up Brillband.
The Glasgow-based company’s logo will appear on the left sleeve of Glasgow Warriors home and away kits for the next three seasons – starting with Cardiff Rugby’s visit to Scotstoun on Friday 23rd September.
Glasgow Warriors Managing Director Al Kellock, said, “We are delighted to partner with an innovative Glasgow based business.
“Having spoken to Brillband we are excited by the plans that we have in store for our fans for the next three seasons. We are looking forward to running out with Brillband on our sleeves on Friday night and for the seasons ahead.”
