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| Salma meets Deal Direct (UK) commercial director Ian Anderson |
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| Salma tries out an SM bat |
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| Salma at the SM shop at Northants CCC |
WORCESTERSHIRE and MCC cricketer Salma Bi is getting into gear at the start of the new season.
The 28-year-old spin bowler has just landed a two-year sponsorship deal with internationally renowned SM Cricket.
Although SM is based in India, the company has an exclusive distribution agreement with Deal Direct (UK), whose commercial director Ian Anderson has arranged a sponsorship package with Salma.
The Birmingham-based sportswoman was delighted to sign the two-year contract on Tuesday, May 20, which sees her become SM Cricket's flagship female player in the UK.
Salma was presented with a personalised black and gold themed kit of pads, gloves, bag and a magnificent bat.
She said: "It is a pleasure to get on board with SM Cricket and Deal Direct (UK). I visited Northants Cricket Ground to sign the deal, where I met top man Ian Anderson.
"As main ICC sponsors, SM's reputation is growing by the minute and we want more future stars on board.
"For me this is a very good opportunity to get more players involved in the game. Using my business initiative SportingPathways, travelling all over the UK representing several teams per season and hosting world-record fund-raising sporting events will attract the future stars.
"SM (named after legendary cricket equipment entrepreneur Sunil Mahajan) share the same initials as my husband Sohail Mughal, who has encouraged the continued development of women's cricket and has supported me well, so it will be special every time I wear the kit.
"SM sponsor the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and many other great players, so it is a privilege to be selected to represent the company too.
"This is the new gear that has got a lot of people talking with young player packages to senior kit offers. There is something custom designed for each individual.
"From kit to clothing SM will provide you with the best equipment for many seasons to come.
"Interested? Contact salma.biz@hotmail.co.uk or call direct 07711 681136 or log on to www.smcricket.com."
SALMA BI'S CRICKET HIGHLIGHTS
* First Asian woman to represent Worcestershire CC
* Has represented MCC many times, including versus Japan in 2013
* Plays for several teams - including Five Ways Old Edwardians, Wall CC (men's team), Hawarden Park (North Wales), Tamworth
* Is a qualified level 1 umpire and coach
* Has twice been invited to nets sessions with the England ladies squad
* Organiser of Indoor World Cup T10 Tournaments for men and women
