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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Veeam Software Extends Winning Partnership with Seattle Orcas Through 2027
Cricket and Data Resilience: A Shared Playbook for Victory SEATTLE, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the start of Major League Cricket nears, Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in data resilience, is thrilled to extend their headline and founding sponsorship of the Seattle Orcas Major League Cricket team through the end of 2027. Since the partnership started in 2023, this collaboration has been a masterclass in teamwork, strategy, and bounce-back power—qualities that win matches on the field and keep data resilient in the digital arena. "Cricket demands split-second decision-making, unwavering focus and the ability to recover from every bouncer," said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam Software. "That mirrors our approach to data: anticipate threats, deploy defenses and come back stronger after each challenge. Partnering with the Seattle Orcas isn't just about logos on jerseys; it's about rallying behind a shared passion for resilience and excellence." Cricket's global fanbase tops 2.5 billion, and in the U.S.—where the first recorded game dates back to New York in 1751—interest has surged with Major League Cricket's debut and the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Orcas have captained this excitement, turning heads with their explosive batting lineup led by Heinrich Klaasen, widely regarded as the premier T20 batter of our era. His six-hitting prowess is complemented by Harmeet Singh's artful spin, Steven Taylor's thunderous power hitting, Shayan Jahangir's rock-steady runs, and the all-round firepower of Australian great David Warner, to name a few in a fantastic team. Together, they embody the relentless intensity that defines both cricket's biggest stages and the digital realm's toughest challenges. "We're thrilled to keep Veeam in our crease as we continue our journey in Major League Cricket," said Hemant Dua, CEO of the Seattle Orcas. "Their support has been our secret weapon, fueling our offense with top talent and shoring up our defense when the match tightens. This partnership is about building community, driving innovation, and making cricket America's summer spectacle and the Seattle Orcas America's favorite cricket team." The 2025 MLC season kicks off June 12, with the Orcas facing Washington Freedom on June 14. Veeam will rally employees, customers and partners for every match—bringing the company's data resilience spirit to the stands through VIP "Day in the Life" experiences, watch parties in Oakland, Dallas and Fort Lauderdale, and the Veeam logo proudly displayed on every uniform. Ready to join the team? Visit for details. Follow the Seattle Orcas at: For more information on Veeam, visit About Veeam Software Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we're obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 67% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam. Learn more at or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and X @veeam. About the Seattle Orcas The Seattle Orcas are a professional cricket team based in Seattle, Washington, competing in Major League Cricket. The team is dedicated to bringing the excitement of international cricket to the Pacific Northwest and building a strong, engaged fan base. Through its innovative approach to sports and community engagement, the Seattle Orcas are committed to promoting health, inclusivity, and the joy of cricket. For more information about the Seattle Orcas, please visit View source version on Contacts For Veeam media inquiries, contact Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Veeam Software Extends Winning Partnership with Seattle Orcas Through 2027
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the start of Major League Cricket nears, Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in data resilience, is thrilled to extend their headline and founding sponsorship of the Seattle Orcas Major League Cricket team through the end of 2027. Since the partnership started in 2023, this collaboration has been a masterclass in teamwork, strategy, and bounce-back power—qualities that win matches on the field and keep data resilient in the digital arena. "Partnering with the Seattle Orcas isn't just about logos on jerseys; it's about rallying behind a shared passion for resilience and excellence.' Share 'Cricket demands split-second decision-making, unwavering focus and the ability to recover from every bouncer,' said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam Software. 'That mirrors our approach to data: anticipate threats, deploy defenses and come back stronger after each challenge. Partnering with the Seattle Orcas isn't just about logos on jerseys; it's about rallying behind a shared passion for resilience and excellence.' Cricket's global fanbase tops 2.5 billion, and in the U.S.—where the first recorded game dates back to New York in 1751—interest has surged with Major League Cricket's debut and the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Orcas have captained this excitement, turning heads with their explosive batting lineup led by Heinrich Klaasen, widely regarded as the premier T20 batter of our era. His six-hitting prowess is complemented by Harmeet Singh's artful spin, Steven Taylor's thunderous power hitting, Shayan Jahangir's rock-steady runs, and the all-round firepower of Australian great David Warner, to name a few in a fantastic team. Together, they embody the relentless intensity that defines both cricket's biggest stages and the digital realm's toughest challenges. 'We're thrilled to keep Veeam in our crease as we continue our journey in Major League Cricket,' said Hemant Dua, CEO of the Seattle Orcas. 'Their support has been our secret weapon, fueling our offense with top talent and shoring up our defense when the match tightens. This partnership is about building community, driving innovation, and making cricket America's summer spectacle and the Seattle Orcas America's favorite cricket team.' The 2025 MLC season kicks off June 12, with the Orcas facing Washington Freedom on June 14. Veeam will rally employees, customers and partners for every match—bringing the company's data resilience spirit to the stands through VIP 'Day in the Life' experiences, watch parties in Oakland, Dallas and Fort Lauderdale, and the Veeam logo proudly displayed on every uniform. Ready to join the team? Visit for details. Follow the Seattle Orcas at: For more information on Veeam, visit About Veeam Software Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we're obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 67% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam. Learn more at or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and X @veeam. About the Seattle Orcas The Seattle Orcas are a professional cricket team based in Seattle, Washington, competing in Major League Cricket. The team is dedicated to bringing the excitement of international cricket to the Pacific Northwest and building a strong, engaged fan base. Through its innovative approach to sports and community engagement, the Seattle Orcas are committed to promoting health, inclusivity, and the joy of cricket. For more information about the Seattle Orcas, please visit
IOL News
2 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Klaasen bows out having reshaped T20-era but missing international honours
Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. Photo: AFP Image: AFP In this day and age, with lucrative T20 leagues around the world, the lack of Cricket South Africa's financial muscle, and a host of other factors, it comes as little surprise to see a player of Heinrich Klaasen's calibre call time on his international career at just 33-years old. As it stands, the calendar for the average international cricketer is already demanding. It becomes even more taxing when you are one of the most destructive middle-order batters in the world, as Klaasen has become over the past three to four years. With T20 leagues worldwide eager to secure his signature, the choice has become increasingly difficult: sign a four-week T20 deal worth millions of rands, or accept a national contract worth only a fraction of that — one that obliges players to be available for international duty regardless of other commitments. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Klaasen's retirement from international cricket — much like Quinton de Kock's Test retirement four years ago at just 28 — is the new reality that world cricket must come to terms with. However, Klaasen's international career will always be remembered as one filled with lessons — lessons for young players and the public alike: never give up on your dreams. The right-hander burst onto the international scene during India's tour of South Africa in 2018, immediately making an impact with a match-winning, unbeaten 47 off 23 balls that earned him the Player of the Match award. He went on to play four ODIs during that series before stealing the spotlight in the T20I leg, hammering a 30-ball 69 and winning a second Player of the Match accolade. Having dismantled a Virat Kohli-led Indian side, Klaasen earned a place with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL a year later, as his wicketkeeper-batter dream quickly became a reality. But the dream soon hit a snag. Klaasen's first IPL season was underwhelming, and with Quinton de Kock established as South Africa's primary wicketkeeper, his international career stalled as he struggled for game time. Heinrich Klaasen has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished seven-year career with the Proteas Men. The 33-year-old announced on Monday that he would be stepping away from the white-ball formats, which follows his… — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 2, 2025 Klaasen returned to domestic cricket with the Titans, where he initially looked a shadow of his former self. However, he soon rediscovered his rhythm by simplifying his approach and remaining true to his strengths rather than trying to emulate other top batters around the world. Upon his return to the Proteas in 2020, he blazed 123 off 114 balls and collected yet another player of the match award. From that point on, Klaasen became a mainstay in South Africa's middle order. As his confidence grew, so too did his dominance — few, if any, middle-order batters in world cricket could match his ability to dismantle bowling attacks. He featured in multiple ICC tournaments, including the semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. His breathtaking 178 off 83 balls against Australia in Centurion stands out as the crowning achievement of his international career.
eNCA
2 days ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Heinrich Klaasen retires from international cricket
JOHANNESBURG - South African batsman-wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen announced that he was retiring from international cricket. The big-hitting Klaasen earned a reputation as one of the most destructive batsmen in white-ball cricket. "Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people who changed my life," Klaasen said in a statement issued by Cricket South Africa. Klaasen scored 2,141 runs at an average of 43.69 in 60 one-day internationals, maintaining a strike rate of 117.05. His highest score of 174 was made off 83 balls against Australia at Centurion in 2023. He scored 1,000 runs at a strike rate of 141.84 in 58 Twenty20 internationals. He also played in four Test matches before he retired from red-ball cricket in 2024. His ability to score quickly made him a sought-after player in franchise competitions around the world. He was signed by Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad for a record 23 crore (US$2.69-million) for the 2025 season. He is expected to continue to be available for franchise cricket. Enoch Nkwe, South Africa's director national teams, described Klaasen as "a true match-winner for South Africa. He was capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs." Klaasen was not among the players awarded a Cricket South Africa contract in April and the governing body said at the time that discussions regarding his future were ongoing. South African coach Shukri Conrad said after being appointed white-ball coach last month in addition to his role as Test coach, that he expected players to prioritise playing for South Africa above T20 leagues.
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
South Africa's power hitter Klaasen announces retirement
Big-hitting South Africa wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket, adding that this decision will now allow him to spend more time with his family. Klaasen had previously retired from Tests, where he made just four appearances, to focus on white-ball cricket commitments for South Africa, where his last international appearance for them came in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand. 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with. 'From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy. To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career. 'I look forward to spending more time with my family as this decision will allow me to do so. I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone that supported me and my teammates during my career,' wrote Klaasen on his Instagram account on Monday. Klaasen, 33, made his international debut in 2018 and went to play in 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is for South Africa, amassing 2141 and 1000 runs respectively across formats. While he smashed four centuries and 11 fifties in ODIs, Klaasen had five T20I half-centuries against his name. Known for his belligerent six-hitting as a middle-order batter, Klaasen was also the member of South African team finishing runners-up in 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. 'I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life.' 'Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough. My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful,' he concluded. Enoch Nkwe, South Africa's Director of national teams and High Performance, said Klaasen had been transparent in communication with Cricket South Africa (CSA) in last few months, adding that he fully respects the keeper-batter's decision. 'Heinrich has been a true match-winner for South Africa. He was a player capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs. His commitment and impact in the white-ball formats have been immense, and we thank him for his outstanding service to South African cricket.' 'He has been transparent with Cricket South Africa throughout the past few months, and we fully respect his decision to retire from international cricket. We wish him continued success in the next chapter of his journey,' said Nkwe in a statement. With his international career over, Klaasen will now be visible on the T20 franchise circuit via deals with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket (MLC), Durban's Super Giants in SA20 and Manchester Originals in The Hundred. Agencies
