by Suman Gupta
MUMBAI, 17 October 2023 — Nium, the leader in real-time global payments, in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) are thrilled to unveil a spectacular set of events to electrify the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.
Continuing the successful partnership, Nium and the ICC are once again poised to celebrate inclusion, change, and innovation in the world of cricket. With a focus on engaging millions of cricket enthusiasts worldwide, this year’s offerings promise to be even more immersive and impactful.
Jeremiah Glodoveza, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Communications at Nium, shared his excitement, stating, “Few sporting events bring passion and people closer together than the Cricket World Cup. Events we will host during the tournament will celebrate innovation, partnership, and leadership, both on- and off-the-pitch. We can’t wait to explore new frontiers that connect with cricket fans and friends, globally.”
Nium in partnership with the ICC are delighted to unveil the following highlights for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023:
- Captain’s Table 2023 – “Perfect Partners: Developing Strong Bonds Both On and Off the Pitch”: Cricket, a sport renowned for its camaraderie, thrives on partnerships forged through shared experiences both on and off the field. At Captain’s Table 2023, themed “Perfect Partners,” we’ll showcase some of Men’s and Women’s cricketing icons to delve into their minds, reliving pivotal moments and understanding the secrets of their partnerships. We’ll also explore the ICC’s efforts to expand cricket’s global footprint through off-field collaborations such as a digital series that explores the principles of cricket and how it applies to success. This event is not just a tribute to the past but a celebration of the enduring spirit of partnership that drives cricket forward.
- Nium and ICC Hackathon Next In 2.0: After the tremendous success of the first Next In hackathon, Next In 2.0 will be a ground-breaking second part to the series uniting cricket with cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, Fintech, AR/VR, and more. The winning team from the first series is working closely with the ICC to realise their fan engagement solution as a new age digital initiative catering to global audiences Next In 2.0, aims to usher in a new era of cricket innovation. In collaboration with Nium, this edition offers three exciting tracks, welcoming innovators, professionals, start-ups, and students to showcase their brilliance. Guided by industry experts and cricket legends, their innovative creations will be evaluated for a chance to win a share of the $20,000 prize pool. Existing participants were given the opportunity to meet up with Nium leaders, start-up founders and investors in Singapore and Mumbai, to help guide their submissions.
Cricket enthusiasts and curious minds alike are encouraged to explore the numerous events and sponsorship activities Nium presents. Visit www.nium.com for comprehensive information on this exciting journey.
About The ICC : The ICC is the global governing body for cricket. Representing 108 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and is responsible for the staging of major international tournaments including the ICC World Test Championship Final, ICC Men’s and Women’s Cricket World Cups, T20 World Cups as well as all associated qualifying events. The ICC presides over the ICC Code of Conduct which sets the professional standards of discipline for international cricket, playing conditions, bowling reviews and other ICC regulations. The Laws of the game remain under the auspices of the MCC. The ICC also appoints the umpires and referees that officiate at all sanctioned Test matches, One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. Through the Integrity Unit it coordinates action against corruption and match fixing. The ICC Development department works with Associate Members to improve the quality of international cricket, build better cricket systems, get more people playing cricket and grow the game.
About Nium : Nium, the leader in real-time global payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the on-demand economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
