Oppo wins Indian cricket deal

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo Electronics Corp has won a five-year deal to sponsor the Indian national cricket team for $160 million.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed Oppo as its new sponsor, which will replace broadcasting giant Star India, whose contract ends on March 31.

The five-year rights period starts on April 1 and continues until March 31, 2022, during which the team will play 14 home series and 20 overseas series. This also includes the ICC Champions Trophy, ICC Cricket World Cup and the World T20 events, the statement said.