Cricket South Africa (CSA) is thrilled to announce Hollywoodbets as the official title sponsor for the CSA Professional Women’s League, now rebranded as the Hollywoodbets Pro Series.
The partnership was officially unveiled at an event in Sandton, where cricket stakeholders gathered to celebrate this significant collaboration aimed at advancing women’s cricket. The event featured insightful discussions with the captains of the Hollywoodbets Pro Series, who reflected on the successes of the previous season and shared their excitement for the upcoming series. They expressed their enthusiasm for a partnership that honours the sport and unites everyone who loves the game.
CSA and Hollywoodbets are dedicated to promoting the growth of women’s cricket across South Africa, reaching players from diverse backgrounds and every corner of the country. This partnership marks a major milestone in their shared mission to elevate women's cricket nationwide.
The announcement comes at a pivotal time when women’s cricket is experiencing a significant rise in prominence globally.
Pholetsi Moseki, CSA’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are excited to welcome this crucial partnership with Hollywoodbets and look forward to the immense opportunities it will bring to professional women’s cricket and the broader landscape of women’s sports. Hollywoodbets has brought a refreshing perspective to women’s sport, and through this partnership, the Hollywoodbets Pro Series is poised for unprecedented growth and success. This will help us discover and nurture new talent while redefining the future of women's cricket in South Africa and beyond."
Devin Heffer, Hollywoodbets Brand and Communications Manager, shared his thoughts: "This is an exciting chapter in South African cricket history as women’s domestic cricket turns professional! We’ve seen tremendous success in women’s football through our sponsorship of the Hollywoodbets Super League, and now we look forward to making a lasting impact on women’s cricket with the Hollywoodbets Pro Series. Our country has incredible talent waiting to be discovered, and with this enhanced platform, we can find the next Nonkululeko Mlaba or Chloe Tryon. Working with CSA, we aim to make cricket an attractive and rewarding sport for women across the country while using the influence of these cricketers to give back through grassroots projects and sports development. Let the Hollywoodbets Pro Series begin!"