Sprite: Secret Cricket Stars

Most of the UAE’s 250,000 labourers are from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. These men often work long hours in difficult conditions. They spend what little free time they have watching, playing and dreaming about cricket. Ogilvy Action Dubai created a cricket tournament, modeled on the World Cup, which turned humble construction workers into Cricket Stars. The series of trials, practices, group stages and playoffs stretched out over 6 months, culminating in the Grand Finals at the new 25,000 seater Dubai International Stadium - home of International Test Matches.