The agreement will see Australia’s national carrier back the nation’s game as the official sponsor and airline of Cricket Australia. The company will become a part of a commercial partner portfolio comprising 12 firms.

“The partnership makes perfect sense with the Spirit of Australia joining forces with our much loved sport,” said Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland. “This partnership will ensure the Australian cricket teams have the best travel experience both in Australia and internationally. The Australian cricket teams and support staff spend much of their year travelling, and we are thrilled to be travelling on Qantas and enjoy their high level of service.”

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce added: “Cricket in Australia in summer is one of the world’s great sporting experiences and as the national carrier we wish the Australian team the very best of luck for the forthcoming series.”