South African team in their newly designed Jersey :- The Proteas under the leadership of AB De Villiers have got all their eyes on the glittering Champions Trophy and will be dreaming to hold it in their hands and kiss it on 18 June at The Oval.
ICC tournaments and South Africa have not gone hand in hand as the inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998 is the only trophy they have in their cabinet.
Ahead of Champions Trophy 2017, they have got a new ODI kit from New Balance. They would be hoping the change in kit brings change in their fortunes.
#CSAnews Proteas ODI Kit Unveiled … https://t.co/YaXjwX5Psl #BeProteas #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/lMJNwfALyT
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 23, 2017
Some fans were given chance to show why they were the ultimate Protea fans and after New Balance was convinced 11 of such fans were gifted a replica kit which were delivered to their homes personally by cricketers including Dale Steyn, Temba Bavuma, Tabraiz Shamsi etc.
No Monday Blues for these lucky fans who have just become the first to get the new ODI shirt from these awesome guys. #BeProteas #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/dmYDy2Gomo
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 22, 2017
Mpho Mutloane, a Protea fan 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 23rd May,’ said Craig Bowen, Country Manager of New Balance SouthAfrica[D1] .
South African captain AB De Villiers quoted, ’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.”
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