ICC & Mastercard signed Global Partnership

Current Context: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and the partnership between ICC and Mastercard. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is the 13th edition of the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

• It will be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The tournament will feature 10 teams, playing a total of 48 matches across nine venues .
• On August 23, 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has become a Global Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
• This partnership will provide exclusive benefits and priceless experiences to Mastercard cardholders and customers, The opportunity to purchase match tickets during an exclusive 24-hour pre-sale window.
• Mastercard’s tie-up with the ICC highlights the brand’s commitment to cricket and adds to its prestigious international sports sponsorship portfolio, which includes associations with the likes of UEFA Champions League and the PGA Tour.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the global technology company in the payments industry that has become a Global Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023?
a. Visa
b. PayPal
c. Stripe
d. Mastercard