Cricket

Albie Morkel bats with PUMA

2009-07-03 11:18
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Albie Morkel (File)

Cape Town - PUMA has signed a long-term full technical contract with big-hitting Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel who will now hit sixes with a PUMA bat in hand. The deal runs from July 1, 2009.

Morkel, one of world cricket’s most exciting talents, will take the field in PUMA footwear and full protection gear, as well as wear PUMA sportlifestyle ranges off the pitch.

PUMA now has both Morkel brothers on long-term full technical contracts, having signed a similar deal with Morne Morkel in December 2008.

The Morkel brothers, who bowl right-handed, but bat left-handed, are part of a growing list of Proteas who are part of the PUMA fold including Herschelle Gibbs, Makhaya Ntini, Ashwell Prince, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Robin Peterson and Neil McKenzie.

“We are extremely proud to welcome Albie to the PUMA family. His exceptional performances over the past seasons have certainly drawn our attention and we are excited to have him endorsed by PUMA. Albie will promote the Iridium cricket line,” says Brett Bellinger, Marketing Director PUMA South Africa.
 

 

Your Comments

shubhojit4/14/2010 5:36 AM
albie morkel is a great player i 'm fan of him
kamal4/5/2010 8:32 PM
Albie Morkel = Simple + Steady + Superb and a Conjurar batsman.
Frankly9/17/2009 12:45 PM
Frankly who gives a hoot what he looks like or who his sponsors are, as long as he performs you will all love him and if he has a failure you will crucify him!!! Bunch of Hippo's! I bat with GM personally and I bought mine at Game stores.... (It looks just like G. Smiths)!!
aaishah7/13/2009 10:04 PM
i think it is a very nice picture of albertus.
Danie 7/7/2009 9:01 AM
Cute!!!
Tony the tiger7/3/2009 3:58 PM
Victor: Because its not a full on technical exclusivity contract. GM shoes are horrific. He alternates between GM & Puma underpants apparently.
Graham7/3/2009 3:09 PM
That is hot! That pic can make the gay pages!!!!!
Uncle H7/3/2009 1:56 PM
AB also has a few other sponsors, eg batting with Kookaburra. I think most of his protective gear is Kookaburra too.
Ludwe7/3/2009 12:49 PM
Gibbs has a separate cricket equipment sponsor.its similar to how Duminy's bat sponsor is Gray Nichols.Hersch is sponsored for cricket equipment by GM,then his eyewear sponsor is oakley and his sport apparell sponsor is puma. Thje Morkels have a "full technical" agreement with them.Much like Gilchrist with Puma or Kevin "F.I.G.J.A.M." Pietersen with Addidas
Victor7/3/2009 11:49 AM
why is it that Herschelle bats with a GM bat but is also sponsored by Puma
Warren7/3/2009 11:43 AM
Want a "nice pink drink" to go with that outfit Albie?
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