Cricket South Africa announced the decision to launch a T20 league this year at its annual general meeting, after the CSA members council voted unanimously in favour of it.
The tournament is expected to replace a T20 league that was to be launched originally in 2017 and will include six teams in a 30-match league phase. It will be played from November 9 to December 16, and will culminate with an eliminator match and a final.
What is apparent immediately is that South Africa’s top cricketers will not be available for at least the first 10 days of the tournament, with the ODI squad touring Australia from October 31 to November 17.
CSA announced its most recent financial figures at the AGM, with its revenue for the last financial year standing at USD 98.44 million, and a profit of USD 22.97 million. The figures suggest that the body has the requisite funds to finance the new league.
