Proteas ODI Kit Unveiled

Fans challenged to #BeProteas

The latest New Balance Proteas ODI replica kit was revealed today as eleven lucky fans became the first in the world to receive it in recognition of their devotion to the team.  After providing New Balance with a motivation as to why they are the ultimate Proteas fans, the supporters were treated to a once in a lifetime experience; a surprise visit to their home from Proteas including Dale Steyn, Temba Bavuma and Tabraiz Shamsi, who delivered the kit and personally thanked them for their support of the team.  

Mpho Mutloane, who told New Balance that the Proteas team is the love of his life, said, “I am an avid Proteas fan so to have Temba Bavuma visit my home is something I’ll remember forever.  I’d like to thank New Balance and Cricket South Africa for this once in a lifetime experience.  I will be wearing this shirt with pride as I cheer on the Proteas over the coming season.”  

“With a big international season ahead we are excited to make the new Protea’s ODI replica kit available to supporters around the country from the 23^rd May.  To coincide with the new season’s launch and in partnership with Cricket South Africa and the Protea’s we are proud to recognise eleven fans who can only be described as “ultimate Protea supporters”.  We urge all South Africans to get behind the Protea’s, wear their supporters kit on match days and give 100% for the Proteas this season, especially for Champion’s Trophy,” added Craig Bowen, Country Manager of New Balance South Africa.    

New Balance and CSA are challenging fans to #BeProteas this summer by wearing their green in gold on match days in support of the team.  The Proteas’ first outing in the kit will be in a three-match ODI series against England before they aim for glory in the ICC Champions Trophy with the Proteas women donning the kit in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup.   

Proteas ODI captain, AB de Villiers, concluded, “Visiting our fans and recognising their ongoing support of our team was a great experience for the Proteas.  We have some of the best fans in world cricket and their support means a huge amount to us.  We can’t wait to see everyone at the stadiums in their new green and gold, supporting the Proteas this season.  Remember, we are all in this together.”

The new Proteas kit is available from Sportsmans Warehouse stores across South Africa and through their online store at www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za. 

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