GARDEN ROUTE CRICKET NEWS - Six Gun Grill, Crown National Food Group's flagship brand, has been announced as the new anchor and title sponsor of South Western Districts (SWD) Cricket.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, 10 August, ahead of the draw for the Cricket South Africa T20 Knock Out competition, starting on 24 September.

All 15 professional teams - from both the Division 1 and 2 ranks, plus the SA U19s, will compete in the first domestic competition of the summer.

Crown National Food Group MD John Morris announced the three-year deal.

"This partnership already shares so much in common, with both parties upholding a commitment to excellence, honesty and integrity that will serve the game of cricket in our region and across our country," he said.

The chief executive officer of South Western Districts Cricket, Albertus Kennedy, expressed his delight: "Six Gun Grill is an iconic brand in its own right and I thank the Six Gun Grill team for its faith in our brand during these tough times. I look forward to this new and exciting era."

The sponsorship will incorporate the title name of the professional, women's and academy teams, SWD provincial school teams and the SWD local club competition.

"We welcome the Crown Food Group and its Six Gun Grill brand to the South Western Districts Cricket family," said SWD Cricket president Rudy Claassen. "Having a title sponsor such as Six Gun Grill is a huge privilege and is the perfect boost for our team and our aspirations for higher honours.

"We thank Six Gun Grill for backing our franchise and we look forward to a long and successful relationship."

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