This means that cricket teams can now secure shirts sponsorship for contests in bilateral series but not in any competitions organized by the ICC.
However, according to a report in the The Times, the England team will not be permitted to wear gambling logos on their shirts as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has stated that its anti-corruption code remains in place and not only prohibits “participants” from gambling on matches but also from “enticing or encouraging any other party to enter into a bet in relation to … any other match or competition”.
International Cricket Council Lifts Ban on Shirt Sponsorship Deals with Gambling Companies International Cricket Council Lifts Ban on Shirt Sponsorship Deals with Gambling CompaniesInternational Cricket Council Lifts Ban on Shirt Sponsorship Deals with Gambling Companies deals by the end of the 2025/26 season. A ban on such deals is one of the expected recommendations in the upcoming white papr on the UK gambling industry which is expected to be published in the coming weeks.“We are exploring the matter and are in discussions with Brendon around his relationship with 22Bet. We have rules in place around gambling and will always seek to ensure these are followed.”