Hardys Named Official Wine Supplier of Cricket Australia

November 11, 2013

Cricket Australia has announced Hardys as their official wine supplier for the next three years.

Cricket Australia Executive General Manager – Operations Mike McKenna said: “It is very exciting to be welcoming Hardys on board as a silver sponsor and official wine supplier of Cricket Australia. There are some strong links between the two organisations that will make this a successful partnership.

“Hardys, ampoule like Cricket Australia, sale is a world renowned Australian brand and has experienced success on a global scale thanks to a dedication to quality and by taking great pride in the fruit of their labours,” McKenna said.

Fourth generation Hardy family member William (Bill) Hardy said: “I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled we are to partner with Cricket Australia. Cricket is something that the Hardys family has grown up with like a lot of Australian families, so it’s no surprise that we are excited to welcome the Cricket Australia family into ours.”

The partnership will see Hardys being the official wine supplier sponsor for all key Cricket Australia events and celebration matches. Hardys will also be running a strong national advertising campaign throughout the upcoming cricket season. 

Cricket Australia and Hardys are committed to maintaining a responsible relationship with alcohol in Australian Cricket and will continue to invest in communications promoting responsible alcohol consumption through this partnership.