National, May 23, 2018: OPPO, The Selfie Expert and Leader, has partnered with India’s leading cricket training academy, PAYYADE Cricket Club to provide scholarship and promote cricket skills to 20 under privileged kids in the presence of Prithvi Shaw, Indian under – 19s team captain. To support and endorse the game of cricket, OPPO has pledged to contribute towards the society and work towards assisting these children in achieving their dreams.
Under this scholarship program, the club will provide 2 years of cricket training to these children. The children will get an opportunity to be trained under the guidance of cricket expert and coaches.
Mr. Will Yang, Brand Director of OPPO Mobiles India Private Limited said “Children are the backbone of the society and it is a great opportunity for us to support the dreams of these underprivileged kids and help them achieve their goals to create a difference in the field of cricket. OPPO as a brand has always believed that India is a talented country be it whichever field they choose to be in and with supporting this great cause we will be able to provide enough resources for the training of these children.’’
Rohit Sharma, Indian Cricketer Icon said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of the brand which promotes social sports initiative. India having the youngest population, has immense talent and I firmly believe that such initiatives will provide the platform for these youngsters to horne their skills. These kids are lucky to receive such support in pursuit of their dreams, and I am delighted to walk this journey with them.''
Hardik Pandya, Indian Cricketer Icon said, “These kids are the reflection of my early days as a cricketer. Not long back, I too was scouted through a talent search and got the opportunity to improve my game. I am happy to know that these children will be getting the required guidance and support in fulfilling their dreams.”
Ravinchandran Ashwin, Indian Cricketer Icon said, “I believe it’s a great opportunity for all the children who enjoy the game of cricket. I am extremely happy contributing towards this cause and providing them with amenities that will help in showcasing their talent.’’
These scholarships will help in unveiling new talent and give young children a platform to kick-start their budding cricketing careers.
About OPPO
OPPO is a camera phone brand enjoyed by more than 20 crore young people around the world now. For the last ten years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs. OPPO was the first brand to launch smartphones with 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the first brand to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. In line with its deep insight of young people's behavior, OPPO first launched selfie-focused smartphones in 2015 - Selfie Expert F series in India and other markets. Its first batch of products received a warm welcome, and the brand leads the trend in the industry. In 2016, OPPO was ranked as the number 4 smartphone brand globally, according to IDC. In India, OPPO became the official sponsor of Team India, Men’s and Women’s National Cricket Team in 2017. It is also the official global partner of ICC in the mobile category for four years starting 2016. The market share of OPPO in India’s offline market ranks No.2 in Dec 2016 according to GFK.
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