Pakistan Cricketers in SA20 League: Pakistani cricketers played for the first and last time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008 season. Since then, Pakistani players have often expressed the pain of not playing IPL for one reason or another. During this, these players have been seen playing in the league of other countries and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
But now good news has come out for these players. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved its players to play in the new league (SA20 league) of Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Share Of Indians In All Teams Of The African League
Let us tell you that the first season of the South African League will be held next year, i.e. in 2023. This league has been prepared on the lines of the IPL. It is in the auction process, and the teams’ bids have been placed. According to the report, 6 IPL teams have bought their teams here.
That is, the share of Indians in almost all the teams of the African League will be more. In such a situation, it would not be wrong to say that Pakistani players will only be seen playing in Indian franchises. By the way, let us tell you that the auction has been done for the African League.
This Is How IPL Franchises Bought Teams In the African Leagues
In the African League, Chennai Super Kings got Johannesburg, Mumbai Indians Cape Town, Sunrisers Hyderabad got Port Elizabeth, Delhi Capitals Pretoria, Lucknow Super Giants Durban, and Rajasthan Royals got Paarl teams. Former South African captain Graeme Smith has been made the commissioner of this league.
Because Of This, The Pakistan Board Approved The Players
Let us tell you that recently the Pakistani board did not approve its players to play in the African league. This was because Pakistan had to play the T20 series against West Indies during that time.
But now that the series has been postponed, the PCB has also permitted its players to play in the African league. The T20 series between Pakistan and West Indies was to be held in January 2023, which has now been postponed for a year.
New Rules Came In The League With The Entry Of Pakistani Players
The auction for the South Africa League has recently concluded. Pakistani players did not participate in it. People believed that IPL franchises also dominated this league, due to which no Pakistani player was bought.
But now the matter is clear. After the approval of the PCB, the African Board has also issued a new rule. According to this, all the franchises can take one more player from the wild card.
