The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) is delighted to announce the agreement of a 3-year kit deal extension with local sportswear supplier Teamwear Ireland, which will see the exciting new brand, Wildwing Sportswear, become the Official Kit Partner for the NCU Talent Pathway from the 2025 season onwards.
This collaboration will see the next generation of NCU male and female cricketers, and NCU staff and coaches, outfitted in Wildwing gear, representing a significant step forward with innovative and stylish new kit and a new era for those selected for the NCU Talent Pathway. Wildwing Sportswear will provide a range of products including match kits, training gear, and off-field merchandise.
The new kits will feature NCU’s iconic Northern Knights logo and designs that reflect the organisation’s heritage and aspirations. This announcement further strengthens the NCU’s growing portfolio of key commercial partnerships and underscores the solid foundations the Talent Pathway is establishing.
Teamwear Ireland Managing Director John Anderson with NCU Talent Pathway Manager Ian Butler
Speaking on the new deal, Interim CEO Callum Atkinson said: ‘This new agreement between the Northern Cricket Union, Teamwear Ireland & Wildwing Sportswear will ensure the NCU maintain our unique identity within local cricket, and offer top quality and stylish kit for our players and staff. For a number of years now our relationship with Teamwear Ireland has been crucial in guaranteeing fast and reliable service for our kit. Their substantial three-year investment demonstrates their strong commitment to our initiatives both on and off the pitch. This investment significantly bolsters our efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of cricket in the NCU.’
Managing Director of Teamwear Ireland, John Anderson said: “We are thrilled to partner with the Northern Cricket Union, an organisation deeply committed to cricket development in Northern Ireland. Our goal is to provide high-performance sportswear that empowers players to excel and feel confident on the field. This collaboration reflects our shared passion for supporting grassroots and elite cricket, and we look forward to a successful partnership.”
The NCU Talent Pathway players and coaches will be wearing the new Wildwing training kit during their trip to the Chennai Super Kings Academy next week. Keep an eye on the NCU socials for updates on their activities in India.
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