ESPNcricinfo launches the third season of CricIQ

Riding on the success of the first two editions of CricIQ – India’s only multi-format and multi-platform cricket quiz, ESPNcricinfo announces the third season of CricIQ powered by Gionee Mobile Phones. The third season also coincides with the World Cup 2015 cricket tournament and ESPNcricinfo intends to add more to the cricket fervour by giving a chance to passionate cricket lovers and avid quizzers an opportunity to test their knowledge around cricket. The third season of CricIQ quiz is loaded with new and engaging features like surprise hours during which on-spot prizes could be won,  ‘Net Practice’ for quizzers who need a bit of warm-up before facing the real challenge, and a ‘Quizzer’s Den’ hangout for serious quizzers. To participate, fans have to visit www.criciq.com.

Commenting on the occasion, Ramesh Kumar, Head of ESPNcricinfo and ESPN Digital Media said “At ESPNcricinfo, we keep the fans at the centre of all our product offerings and it is our endeavour to offer them compelling and engaging content and other interactive offerings around the sport in various forms. After witnessing the success of first two seasons, CricIQ has evolved to become one of the finest cricketing quiz destinations for ardent cricket fans and quizzers across the country. With the World Cup fever gripping the nation, ESPNcricinfo has launched this edition to delight cricket fans in India through this multi-format and multi-platform cricket quiz with exciting prizes to be won all through.”

This also marks the first time of the partnership between ESPNcricinfo and Gionee Mobiles. The second runner up will be awarded a Gionee mobile handset along with gift  vouchers. Arvind Vohra, India Head – Gionee Smartphones said, “We are delighted to have partnered with ESPNcricinfo’s popular digital quizzing property CricIQ. Gionee over last 2 years has gained tremendous popularity in India and we have a strong connect with cricket watching audiences on the digital platform. CricIQ has gained huge popularity within a short span of time attracting top cricketing brains across the country and we are certain that the association will be fruitful to both. With cricket world cup round the corner and we hope this season will attract more fans giving them a truly enjoyable and enriching experience.”