Betway SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, says the signing of some of South Africa’s rising stars in the player auction on Wednesday opens up an ‘incredible opportunity’ for their careers.
As the ICC Cricket World Cup kicks off on October 5, here are five cricketers to watch at the World Cup in India.
Titans teammate Matthew Boast and Dayaan Galiem fetched the highest bids at the SA20 auction in Johannesburg.
South African cricketer David Miller holds the record for playing the most international cricket matches without featuring in a Test match.
Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the 2023 ODI World Cup with injuries and replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad.
Marco Jansen played a starring role to help South Africa secure a series-winning victory by 122 runs in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the series-deciding fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering innings of 174 to ensure a comprehensive 164-run victory for South Africa over Australia in their One Day International at Centurion on Friday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2.
Ben Stokes smashed an impressive 182 runs as England thrashed New Zealand by 181 runs to win the third one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday.
Aiden Markram scored 102 not out as South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs in the third One Day International at the JB Marks Oval on Tuesday.