Dettol has been announced as the official hygiene partner of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup ©Getty Images

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Dettol as the official hygiene partner of the Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

The tournament, which began on October 17 and runs until November 14, is taking place in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

The ICC said the partnership will see Dettol provide disinfection products for fans across the tournament.

"The safety of everyone connected with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 is of absolute paramount importance, and Dettol will play a critical role in ensuring this over the coming weeks," said Anurag Dahiya, chief commercial officer at the ICC.

"We are grateful to have Dettol's hygiene and sanitisation products available at all World Cup venues, and to be supported by their broader expertise behind the scenes at this event.

Dettol will provide disinfection services for the duration of the tournament ©Getty Images
Dettol will provide disinfection services for the duration of the tournament ©Getty Images

"It has taken an immense amount of effort to prepare for this tournament and the ICC is proud to be staging another global spectacle for our sport, one that we hope brings joy to communities and homes around the world during these difficult times."

Dettol is part of the Reckitt group, and has operated for more than 80 years in more than 214 countries.

"Cricket is more than just a sport in this part of the world and hygiene has never been more important," said Tahir Malik, Reckitt's senior vice-president for Africa and the Middle East.

"We are delighted to help play a crucial role in ensuring spectators can watch the world's best players in action with the peace of mind that comes with the trusted protection of Dettol."

The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in India, but due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic in the country it was moved to the UAE in June.