DP World renews Delhi Capitals partnership for long haul

DP World has renewed and expanded its partnership with the Delhi Capitals cricket franchise, reaffirming its position as the team's Global Logistics Partner for another season. The announcement, made on March 28, 2026, builds on a three-year association and introduces new community-facing commitments that extend the collaboration well beyond the boundary ropes.

Central to the renewed deal is the opening of the DP World Delhi Capitals Arena in Gurugram to the general public. The facility is offering 1,000 free play hours to the community, giving fans, aspiring cricketers and local residents an opportunity to step onto the field and experience the game firsthand. Details on accessing the arena are available through Delhi Capitals' social media channels.

The partnership also continues DP World's Beyond Boundaries Initiative, launched in 2023, which has emerged as one of the more tangible grassroots cricket programmes in the sport. To date, the initiative has delivered 13 repurposed shipping containers and 3,300 cricket kits across eight countries. In India, communities in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Lucknow and Chennai have already benefited from the programme. In the Delhi NCR region, two repurposed shipping containers were transformed into fully equipped, multi-purpose cricket pavilions, along with more than 500 cricket kits to nurture emerging talent.

Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, DP World, Subcontinent (India), said: "This partnership reflects DP World's commitment to enabling performance, both on and off the field. Over the past three years, DP World has supported grassroots cricket through repurposed container pavilions, kits, and masterclasses with cricketing legends. As we renew our association with Delhi Capitals, we are proud to deliver seamless logistics that allow the team to perform at its best, while expanding access to the game in communities across India."

Sunil Gupta, CEO, Delhi Capitals, added: "DP World has brought a clear focus on purpose and community to this partnership. Their commitment to expanding access to cricket and supporting grassroots initiatives has added an important dimension to our collaboration. We look forward to continuing this journey together."

The renewed deal also deepens DP World's broader involvement with the franchise. The company has been the Title Partner of the Delhi Capitals Women's Team since 2024, and the latest renewal further strengthens that institutional relationship. For DP World, which handles a quarter of India's EXIM container market and operates an express logistics network covering 15,000 pin codes, the partnership offers meaningful brand presence in one of cricket's most competitive markets while staying rooted in community purpose.