Qatar Airways has announced a new partnership with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket team, making the airline the Official Front of Jersey Partner for the Indian Premier League team. The airline’s leisure division, Qatar Airways Holidays, is also offering all-inclusive travel packages for fans to attend an IPL match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, including exclusive experiences such as viewing practice sessions, meeting players and signed memorabilia. The partnership was launched at a special event at the stadium attended by cricket legends and celebrities, which also included music performances and the retirement of jerseys for A.B. de Villiers and Chris Gayle. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker stated that the airline sees India as an important market and is excited to partner with RCB. The airline is committed to supporting global sports and already has partnerships with FIFA, Paris Saint-Germain, and Formula 1, among others.