Express Dairies becomes team sponsor of Leicestershire CCC

Leicestershire County Cricket Club today announced that Express Dairies is to be the club's team sponsor for the 2000 season.

The agreement includes team kit both in coloured clothing and white clothing, as well as extensive advertising at the County Ground, Grace Road.

Leicestershire Secretary/General Manager, James Whitaker, commented: "The team Sponsorship Agreement with Express Dairies is a tremendous boost to the club. Express Dairies will also be supporting the popular County Cup Competitions involving leading local cricket clubs in Leicestershire and Rutland.

"With Leicestershire having qualified for Division One of both the CGU National Cricket League and the PPP Healthcare County Championship, we are looking forward to an exciting season, and we are most grateful to Express Dairies for its support of the County Cricket Club and County Cup Competition."

Neil Davidson, Chief Executive of Express Dairies plc commented: "Express Dairies is delighted to be associated with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, having won the County Championship in two of the previous four seasons, it is proving to be one of the leading sides in the country. We wish the county cricket club well for the 2000 season, and look forward to a mutually beneficial association."