Aborted T20 league to be re-launched by South Africa
What's the story
Cricket South Africa is all set to re-launch its Twenty20 league, which will start from November 9 onwards. The premier cricket body has started a recruitment programme to get players onboard. Interestingly, both top domestic and foreign players are being eyed to represent 6 teams will fight for the title. Here is more on the same.
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Invitation for cricketers!
CSA INVITES PLAYERS TO REGISTER INTEREST IN THE NEW SA
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) September 26, 2018
T20 LEAGUE BY 2 OCTOBER 2018.
Interested players will need to register by going to the CSA Website (https://t.co/zFevN4NRSi) and accessing the registration process via the relevant SA T20 League registration link. pic.twitter.com/0R5gcbIRww
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Global T20 league returns after a year
The South African board couldn't organize the Global T20 league, last year. This, in turn, hurt Cricket South Africa, which had to pay compensation packages to 144 contracted players. An estimated $14 million was lost by the board. Now the board is set to host the first edition of the tournament in 2018. The venues will be decided via a bidding process.
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All you need to know about the new league
Each team will have 16 players in their squad with a maximum of 4 foreigners. South African players, who have signed Kolpak contracts in England, will be treated as foreigners. The six-team tournament will have 30 league matches, followed by an eliminator and a final. October 2 is the last day for player registration. The draft will be held on October 17.
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CSA owns all the 6 sides
CSA owns all the teams. In the next couple of days we will announce the 6 host venues. The Franchises will announce their own coaches who will then appoint their own support staff - @TGmoroe #SAT20League
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) September 26, 2018