Cricket Boland on Wednesday announced a partnership with Gbets, the sports betting subsidiary of the Goldrush Gaming Group as an exclusive naming rights partner to its men's professional cricket team.
President of Cricket Boland Angelo Carolissen revealed in a press release the decision for Boland to be renamed as the Rocks in all formats of the game.
The Paarl Rocks are the reigning Mzansi Super League champions after winning the T20 competition in 2019.
"We have agreed to keep 'The Rocks' as the official name for the professional team across all formats of the game," said Carolissen.
"This builds on the success of what we have achieved with the Paarl Rocks in recent years. We are also ecstatic to have them on board as our partner, and effective immediately our team will be known as 'Gbets Rocks'."
Director of Gbets Online William Reyneke, added that the decision to sponsor the Paarl based side was an easy one.
"Our vision of mutual benefit and commitment to our respective supporters and customers is very much a priority. It gives us great pride that the big names of Rocks will don their iconic gold and purple kit with Gbets at the forefront.
"We also believe team name of Gbets Rocks is truly fitting for both parties and indicative of a winning vision founded on legacy and success!"
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