Press Releases
15 September 2023
CENTRAL GAUTENG LIONS: NEW BOARD READY TO LEAD

The CGL Board are ready to lead #ThePrideOfJozi into the Pride’s most successful season and beyond. Johannesburg, 15 September 2023 – Wins all round will be the aim of the game for the Central Gauteng Lions newly elected Board. Packing a powerful punch, the Board boasts a new President backed by a highly accomplished Pride of…

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10 September 2023
HAMZA READY TO TAKE DP WORLD LIONS BY STORM

New recruit Zubayr Hamza says he has joined the DP World Lions in order to further his ambitions of returning to the Proteas team and he is confident the set-up at the DP World Wanderers is perfect for getting the best out of him. The former Western Province batsman has played six Tests and an…

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10 September 2023
DP WORLD LIONS: READY FOR 2023/24 SEASON

We hear from the Pride’s leadership about the pre-season prep and quest for domestic dominance. Johannesburg, 8 September 2023 – Lions Cricket today celebrated the mighty Pride’s that will proudly, passionately and professionally represent the #PrideOfJozi this 2023/24 season. Taking place pitch side and in the presence of the Lions brass band, the launch was…

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7 September 2023
DP WORLD LIONS SIGN SUPERSTAR SHABNIM ISMAIL

Ismail packs further punch into the Pride ahead of the 2023/24 season. Johannesburg, 6 September 2023 – Turning 35 in one months’ time, Ismail is set to celebrate her birthday as a Lioness. Now a proud member of the DP World Lions Ladies, the country’s all-time leading wicket-taker in both the ODI and T20 International formats…

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5 September 2023
LIONS CRICKET: THE POWERFUL MIND OF A POWERFUL PRIDE

Central Gauteng Lions onboard a psychologist to further empower their trophy hunt. Johannesburg, 4 September 2023 – The Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) have secured the services of Lloyd Bemelman, a former South African Rower with a Masters of Science in Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology. The healthy mind of an individual within an organisation, be…

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5 September 2023
LIONS CRICKET DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PBO: THE PRIDE’S PROUD MOMENT

Lions Cricket launch their Public Benefit Organisation, known as the Lions Cricket Development Foundation PBO. Johannesburg, 5 September 2023 – Lions Cricket are proud to announce their Public Benefit Organisation – a fully operational, SARS registered entity that will operate independently of the Gauteng Cricket Board NPC. Set up with the development of the game’s…

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4 September 2023
LIONS CRICKET: SINALO SETTLES INTO THE PRIDE 

Johannesburg, 4 September 2023 – Proteas wicketkeeper/batter Sinalo Jafta had been planning her move to the DP World Lions for a couple of years, and now that she is ensconced at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, she says she has been blown away by the professionalism and care that the women’s team enjoys. The 28-year-old…

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10 August 2023
THE LIONS CRICKET LIONESS: A CELEBRATION OF OUR WOMEN

Lions Cricket warmly welcomed their valued female pride members to a breakfast, panel discussion and well-earned time out.  Johannesburg, 10 August 2023 – In celebration of the Lions Cricket theme of “Celebrating women who tell our stories”, Lions Cricket yesterday hosted a panel discussion breakfast at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium. The event purpose was to…

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10 August 2023
LIONS CRICKET GETS WINGS WITH RED BULL

Lions Cricket and Red Bull set to soar to new heights with 3-year partnership. Johannesburg, 10 August 2023 – Lions Cricket is thrilled to announce a new partnership with energy drink Red Bull, revitalising the body and mind of #ThePrideOfJozi. The three year partnership will see the DP World Wanderers Stadium fully equipped with the…

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2 August 2023
LIONS CRICKET BATTING COACH: HASHIM AMLA

Lions Cricket warmly welcomes cricketing great Hashim Amla to the Pride Johannesburg, 2 August 2023 – The DP World Lions are thrilled to welcome former Protea Captain, batsman and multiple record holder, Hashim Amla as the teams batting coach. Commencing immediately, the three-year partnership will see Amla work alongside DP World Lions Head Coach Russell…

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