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SA20 Has Become The League Of Choice Says Graeme Smith
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:45
SA20 Has Become The League Of Choice Says Graeme Smith
- •League Commissioner Graeme Smith stated that SA20 has established itself as a primary choice for players in the January-February window over the last five seasons.
- •Smith credited Cricket South Africa for making tough decisions to clear a window in the busy FTP calendar.
- •The SA20 has provided a new lease of life for South African cricket by boosting the national team's performance and bringing fans back to the stadiums.
- •Pretoria Capitals assistant coach Shaun Pollock noted that the league has helped uncover young South African talent while highlighting the contrast in conditions compared to India.
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The SA20 takes place during a five-week window from January 17 to February 19, establishing itself at the heart of the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Cricket South Africa made tough decisions, including cancelling an initial ODI series in Australia, which allowed a designated window to be carved out in a busy FTP calendar.
The SA20 has given South African cricket a new lease of life by raising the standard of the game, helping national team performance, growing the fan base, and bringing spectators back to the stadiums.
