Women’s blind cricket receives a boost as DP World extends its Lions partnership to cover all women’s structures within the union.
Johannesburg, South Africa (15 June 2026) – Women’s cricket continues to break new ground in South Africa, and the latest boost comes through an expanded partnership between DP World and the Central Gauteng Lions that will see the DP World Lions Women’s Blind Team receive dedicated support as they continue to grow the game.
The announcement was made at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, where it was confirmed that it will become the title partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of the Women’s Blind Team. The move broadens an already established partnership that spans the Lions’ men’s, women’s, blind and deaf cricket structures. And for many of the players, that pathway is still relatively new and still growing.
DP World’s involvement in women’s cricket dates back to 2020, when the DP World Lions Women’s Team became South Africa’s first fully professional women’s side. That moment helped shift perceptions around the women’s game and opened up opportunities that are now beginning to show at the national level.
Esha Mansingh, Head Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Africa, DP World, says the decision to extend support is about widening that pipeline even further.
“By supporting the DP World Lions Women’s Blind Team, we are helping to create a more inclusive pathway for participation and development in the sport. We believe this partnership has the potential to make a meaningful impact by opening opportunities, advancing visibility, and inspiring more women and girls to see cricket as a space where they belong and can succeed.”
From the Lions’ side, CEO Jono-Leaf Wright described the moment as one that reflects the wider ecosystem around the team.
“This is a testament not only to the players, but also to the staff, fans and the broader DP World Lions ecosystem. DP World’s support in creating opportunity and investing in our DP World Lions Women’s Blind players represents another meaningful step forward for the women’s game.”
There is a clear sense that their place in the game is not on the margins, but at the centre of where cricket is heading.
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