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25 die-hard cricket fans head to Sri Lanka to cheer for India

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ANI New Delhi

25 die-hard cricket fans from India are set to travel to Sri Lanka in order to watch their cricketing heroes live in action in the ongoing three-match series against the Island nation as winners of Royal Stag "Largest Fan of the Match" contest from all over India.

As India and Sri Lanka are playing the much awaited face off in a three match Test series, Royal Stag takes this chance to fulfill the wishes of these die - hard cricket fans in the country!

Strengthening its association with cricket, Royal Stag in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Airlines is providing this once-in-a -lifetime opportunity to the cricket fans in India through Royal Stag 'Largest Fan of the Match' contest. The lucky winners of the contest from 12 states in India will get to watch a match live in Sri Lanka. 50+ lucky fans get to travel to Sri Lanka during the second and third test matches and two of them will have a chance to be on National TV and get a memento signed by the winning captain in the post-match ceremony.

 

This power-packed test series will see "Virat Kohli" as test captain for the very first time leading his army of men in blue for the entire series. Moreover, "Kumar Sangakkara" the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer has announced his retirement after the second Test. The series marks the return of "The Turbanator" - Bhajji to the test side. The fans are all braced up and look forward to India making it Large by winning the series after a long 22 years.

Commenting on the contest, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President (Marketing), Pernod Ricard India said, "We understand the passion and love Indians have for cricket. Not many get the opportunity to see the live action at an International venue and enjoy the thrill and excitement of an international cricket match".

"Royal Stag 'Largest Fan of the Match' contest gives the opportunity to the fans to fulfil their dream by cheering for Team India at an international venue. We are taking this opportunity to strengthen our association with cricket and to express our love and strong support for the Indian cricket team. In line with the Royal Stag philosophy of "Make it Large", we hope that Team India fans get to be part of this unique experience and witness their favourite cricketers making it large in full glory," he added.

Seagram's Royal Stag and Royal Stag Barrel Select are the flagship brands of Pernod Ricard India.

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First Published: Aug 23 2015 | 8:33 PM IST

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