NEW T20 LEAGUE

CSA lists 11 venues as team bases for CSA T20 League

by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on

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Cricket South Africa, on Monday (April 10), announced that all 11 international accredited venues in the country are in contention to become host cities in the CSA Twenty20 Global Destination League planned by the board, which will feature eight privately owned teams.

CSA had received expression of interest from ten countries and has listed Boland Park, Buffalo Park, Diamond Oval, Kingsmead, Mangaung Oval, Newlands, Senwes Park, SuperSport Park, St. George's Park, Wanderers Stadium and Willowmoore Park as prospective team bases.

"We are thrilled with the responses we are receiving from prospective team owners. No doubt this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for both bidder and city," Haroon Lorgat, the CSA chief executive, said. "Our new #T20 Global Destination League is aiming to create city rivalry across the country as we look to attract new audiences, especially the youth and families.

"While the level of private investment we expect will be new to South African sport, we are also very interested in the level of expertise that owners will bring to all levels of the game in South Africa. The eventual location of these franchises will be up to the bidders and the cities who see the opportunities to generate brand value and economic activity through the league."

The league has generated a lot of interest with a number of potential owners coming from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates and India. Chennai Super Kings' management, after their successful run in the Indian Premier League, too have confirmed they are eyeing a team in the league and has sought more details from CSA.

The bidders have to submit their bids till April 28. The tournament will start from November and the final will be played on December 16 every year.

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