The cricket governing body of South Africa, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has penned down a multi-year partnership with one of the market leaders in cricket safety products, Masuri. It is a first-of-its-kind deal for CSA with Masuri labelled as the exclusive Helmet and Neck Protection Supplier.
As per the partnership deal, Masuri will be supporting the Proteas Men, Proteas Women, and the domestic cricket teams with a year-round supply of helmets and StemGuards. Following this, it will ensure that South Africa’s leading professional cricketers are handed and supported with first-class safety and protection during their matches and training activities.
This agreement also further enhances Masuri’s commitment to safety at the international level.
Speaking on the occasion, Masuri CEO Sam Miller said: “We are extremely pleased to be the first manufacturer chosen by Cricket South Africa to be their official head and neck protection equipment supplier. Masuri remains committed to developing stronger, safer helmets and StemGuard neck protectors to provide players at every level of the game with greater protection. We look forward to working alongside Cricket South Africa to raise safety levels in the game.”
Adding to it, Cricket South Africa’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said: “The safety of players is critical for its growth and sustainability. Thus, CSA is delighted to partner with a global brand, which is at the forefront of manufacturing protective gear for cricketers. This multi-year partnership with Masuri is certainly an affirmation of the appeal that South African cricket is attracting globally, and a fulfillment of CSA’s high safety standards’ brand-promise.”