Hampshire Cricket has renewed its sponsorship deal with Marston’s Beer Company.

Marston’s Pedigree, the Official Beer of English Cricket, will also retain its status as the Official Beer of the Ageas Bowl.

And Pedigree will also become Hampshire’s main LV= County Championship shirt sponsor from 2015-17.

Ageas Bowl Commercial Director Stuart Robertson said: “We are delighted to be able to enhance this sponsorship deal and celebrate our excellent relationship by extending the partnership by a further three years with a beer that has become synonymous with English cricket, Marston’s Pedigree. Ringwood beers have been a local favourite for many years now and we are pleased that they too will continue to remain available to fans at the Ageas Bowl.”

Marston’s Regional Sales Manager Simon Marchesi said: “We are very proud and pleased to continue our long association with Hampshire Cricket, forming part of our long-term support of cricket at a number of levels; from local club sponsorship and regional leagues through to its presence at five test match grounds and national sponsorship status.

"Being the Official Beer of English Cricket, Pedigree is clearly the perfect fit for all to enjoy at the Ageas Bowl - an eminently drinkable pint that goes hand-in-hand with the institution, timeless quality and easy-going pace of cricket.”