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The Proteas cricket team received a warm Times Square welcome at the start of their eagerly awaited ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.
Cricket South Africa said they were treated to a special welcome dinner on Saturday, co-hosted by CSA and the South African Consulate at the Long Island Marriott Hotel on Saturday.
On Tuesday, the Proteas squad and members of the management team travelled to the renowned Times Square, where they were greeted with a customised video message displayed prominently on the TSX screen in the heart of the bustling city that read, “New York Welcomes The Proteas!”
“The special screening was arranged by the renowned Roc Nation Sport International, with whom CSA enjoys a distinct partnership.
“To wrap up the activities CSA teamed up with the formidable New York Yankees for the Protea's special visit to the iconic Yankee Stadium in the Bronx where they were the baseball team’s special guests for a match between the Yankees and the Minnesota Twins,” CSA added.
The team was treated to a special tour of the stadium while captain Aiden Markram, coach Rob Walter and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada did a jersey swap with Yankees coach Aaron Boone and star player Austin Wells.
"The team is feeling incredibly motivated and grateful for the incredible support we've received here in New York," Walter stated.
After claiming a tournament-opening win against Sri Lanka, the Proteas are next in action against the Netherlands on Saturday.
