Paarl Royals Celebrate Captain’s Winning Mentality In New Social Media Post
South African cricket franchise honors leadership qualities that drive their team's success
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The Paarl Royals have taken to social media to celebrate leadership excellence, posting an image on Instagram with the caption “A winning captain’s mentality 🫡💗” accompanied by their team hashtags #RoyalsFamily and #GeesLikeRoyals.
The Instagram image shows what appears to be their team captain displaying the leadership qualities that have helped drive the cricket franchise forward in South Africa’s SA20 league.
Leadership At The Core Of Royals’ Philosophy
The Paarl Royals, established as one of the six franchises in South Africa’s SA20 T20 cricket league, have consistently emphasized the importance of leadership both on and off the field. Based in the Western Cape town of Paarl, the team plays their home matches at Boland Park.
According to information from their Wikipedia page, the franchise is owned by the same group that owns the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, establishing a global cricket presence that shares resources, knowledge, and a winning mentality across different leagues.
This latest post highlighting their captain’s mindset comes as part of a series of motivational content shared by the team on their social media platforms.
Recent Team Celebrations
The Royals’ social media activity has been particularly vibrant recently. Just days before this post, they celebrated two of their players in a congratulatory post that read: “Two Royals. One winning mentality! 🏆🔥 Congratulations @lhuandre.pretorius & @dayyaangaliem 💗 #TitansAwards25 | #RoyalsFamily | #GeesLikeRoyals.”
This suggests Lhuandre Pretorius and Dayyan Galiem received recognition at the Titans Awards 2025, further establishing the winning culture being built within the franchise.
Another recent post specifically celebrated Lhuandre Pretorius with the caption: “He dreamed it, worked for it, and now he’s going places. You deserve this and more, Lhu! 🇿🇦💚 #RoyalsFamily | #GeesLikeRoyals.” The South African flag emoji indicates national recognition for the player, highlighting the Royals’ contribution to South African cricket.
Team Culture And Player Development
The Royals have been actively building a distinct team culture through their social media presence. A post featuring what appears to be a player’s exceptional performance carried the message “Don’t stop doing what you do best. 💪💗,” emphasizing the franchise’s focus on consistency and excellence.
Another post highlighted the finishing abilities of a player named Miller with the caption “Finisher-Miller signed off in style. Twice. 🔥🔥,” showcasing the team’s batting prowess in crucial match moments.
The phrase “Gees” (a South African term for spirit or energy) appears regularly in their hashtags as #GeesLikeRoyals, emphasizing the team’s commitment to bringing enthusiasm and positive energy to the competition.
Looking Ahead To The New Season
The Royals are clearly gearing up for the upcoming SA20 season, having recently unveiled their new kit for 2025 with the announcement: “Fresh. Happy. Lekker. Our threads for 2025 – for Paarl, by Paarl. 💗 #RoyalsFamily | #GeesLikeRoyals | #SA20.” The use of the South African slang term “Lekker” (meaning nice or good) further emphasizes their connection to local culture.
They’ve also secured a major sponsorship deal, announcing: “The Stake(s) are high as we prep for season 03 of @sa20_league 🔥 Proud to present @stake as our Main Principal Sponsor 💗.”
A heartfelt message to fans was shared after their previous campaign: “Every win has felt lekker with you. Thank you for the constant support and the endless Gees. See you next season, Royals fam. 💗,” indicating the franchise’s appreciation for their supporter base as they build momentum for the future.
The Paarl Royals’ focus on leadership, as highlighted in their latest post about their captain’s winning mentality, appears to be a central theme in the team’s approach to cricket and franchise development, setting the tone for their ambitions in the upcoming SA20 season.
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