New Zealand: ANZ Bank assists cricket clubs

ANZ Good Sports Grants set up for clubs to access in order to help them ride the financial storm resulting from Covid-19.

New Zealand.- One of the largest banks in Australia and New Zealand, ANZ, has announced it will assist cricket clubs suffering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

ANZ will set up a fund, ANZ Good Sports Grants, for clubs to access in order to help them ride the financial storm resulting from the outbreak and the global shutdown of sports events.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive, David White, said: “NZC views community cricket as an absolute priority and this generosity from ANZ NZ will make a real difference to clubs and club cricketers throughout the country.

“ANZ NZ has been a long-time supporter of cricket, and sport in general. We’re very grateful for the assistance. We know circumstances are tough for families and clubs and that this support will make a significant and immediate difference,” he added.