JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – July 20 (ONLINE) All the six teams of South African domestic T2O league will be owned by the owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Wednesday.
Cricket website Cricbuzz had revealed earlier that IPL team owners have made their foray into this South African tournament, winning the bids for each of the six teams following a thorough process which saw as many as 29 expressions of interest.
“We are thrilled to welcome our new franchise owners to the South African League taking place in January and February 2023. This is truly an exciting time for South African cricket; the overwhelming interest shows that the country remains valued in the global cricketing eco-system,” said Greame Smith, who was recently appointed the head of the league.
“The strong sports background of the respective owners and the global brands they manage ensures that South African cricket and the broader industry will benefit from their expertise and resources, as they bring stability and experience to the League,” Smith added.
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