New Delhi: Cricket is way more than just a sport in India. It’s a religion that cuts across geographies, religions, communities and castes to bind the nation in the most heart-warming of ways.

As the country awaits Team India’s 500th Test Cricket match on September 22 in Kanpur, India’s largest mobile payment and commerce platform Paytm is proud to be a part of this historic moment as the official title sponsor for India’s Test Cricket matches.

Speaking on this landmark moment in Indian cricketing history, Shankar Nath, Sr. Vice President – Paytm said, “ Through our association with BCCI, we have a long standing commitment to the great game of cricket & it is our privilege to be associated with such a historic 500th Test game. It is an enormous milestone in the history of cricket & our nation. We continue to believe that as a growing brand which has big plans for a billion Indians, there is no platform better than cricket in India.”

Hony. Secretary - BCCI, Ajay Shirke said: “The 500th Test Cricket match marks a significant occasion in the history of India Cricket. We acknowledge and appreciate Paytm’s efforts in being an integral part of this celebration and of India Cricket since its association with BCCI. It is a company that reflects the aspirations of the next generation of Indians who look forward and also honour the country’s rich legacy.”

With nearly 84 matches scheduled between 2015 & 2019, Paytm is the title sponsor of all BCCI cricket matches in India.

In July last year, Paytm won the BCCI’s title sponsorship rights for four years. The rights include sponsor branding of series with the title sponsor logo, designation as the title sponsor of the series, visibility at the stadium etc