Australian opening batsman David Warner has emerged victorious in his legal battle against the Australian sports equipment company Spartan. Yesterday, the player succeeded in his case against the company, which he had filed in court to claim unpaid sponsorship money. The court ruling favored Warner, awarding him a substantial sum of $420,000 as compensation. This legal triumph has dealt a blow to Spartan, the same company that sponsored MS Dhoni’s bats.
Currently in England for the eagerly anticipated 2nd Ashes Test, set to take place at Lords on June 28th, Warner has been struggling with his performance on the field, which has dampened his spirits. Nevertheless, the positive news from Australia is bound to bring a smile to his face.
Back in 2018, David Warner entered into a two-year agreement with Spartan Sports, a company located in Northern Beaches. Throughout this period, Warner used their sponsored bat in prestigious tournaments like the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2019 IPL.
Under the terms of the multi-year deal, Warner was supposed to receive $382,940, but the company failed to fulfill its payment obligations upon the deal’s completion. Consequently, Warner took the matter to court and subsequently secured a new sponsorship agreement with his current sponsor, DSC.
Throughout the three-year legal process, the left-handed batsman remained fully committed to the case, with his lawyer attending the court hearings diligently. Ultimately, the Sydney District Court found Spartan Sports guilty of withholding Warner’s rightful payment.
This is not the first instance where Spartan Sports has faced legal action from a cricketer. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time, also filed a complaint against the brand for using his image and logo for promotional services without providing him with the agreed royalties. However, Sachin’s case concluded swiftly, with the brand promptly settling the matter and transferring $3.1 million to his bank account.