Graeme Smith (Getty Images) New Delhi: Despite the backdrop of Dinesh Karthik playing in the SA20 last year and speculation of tens of Indians entering the SA20 Auction on September 9, no Indians will be up for grabs for the fourth season, and beyond, of South Africa’s T20 league. SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has…
NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a glittering IPL career but leaving the cricketing world buzzing with speculation about his future. In his post on X, Ashwin hinted at exploring new overseas leagues, and reports from England quickly linked him with a…
Allan Donald (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald has voiced his hopes of seeing more Indian players in the South African T20 league, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately lies with the BCCI. Speaking during an online media interaction, Donald reflected on the impact of Dinesh Karthik,…
Vernon Philander and Lhuan-dre Pretorius TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: Lhuan-dre Pretorius is 18 and has played for the South Africa U19s. He’s scored 338 runs this SA20 season.Ryan Rickelton is 28 and cracked 303 runs in this third edition of the T20 league.Kwena Maphaka is 18 and is early into his Proteas career while notching five…
Dinesh Karthik (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday became the first Indian ever to feature in South Africa’s SA20 when he stepped out on the field for hosts Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the new season. Karthik, who retired from international cricket and…
Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has etched his name in history as the first Indian cricketer to take part in the SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 tournament. With Paarl Royals gearing up for their season opener against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Saturday, anticipation is building.The Royals are…