Over 30 international stars signed up for Cricket SA's T20 League

Over 30 marquee international players have already been signed up for Cricket South Africa's inaugural T20 League, it was announced on Wednesday.

According to organisers, these numbers are set to increase as players enter the auction taking place over the next few weeks. This is in addition to all contracted Proteas and domestic players who have committed to the League.

The six franchises will have a squad of 17 players, and will be able to pre-sign up to five players made up of three international players, one Proteas player and one uncapped South African player prior to the auction.  

"This is an important milestone for the League," League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, said in a statement.

"Having world-class South African players playing with some of best cricketers around the world makes for some outstanding cricket. I'm mostly excited for the young and upcoming talent in our cricket pipeline. They will get to rub shoulders with some experienced and talented players which will no doubt inspire and help them to raise their own game."  

Smith added that the League's priority was to help strengthen South Africa's domestic cricket structures and at the same time put on "an exciting and entertaining cricketing showpiece".

"Our player regulations have been thoughtfully drafted in consultation with the franchises and everyone is ready to get going. We're looking forward to seeing how the teams match up and how the franchises will build their squads." 

Kingsmead, Durban - Lucknow Super Giants

St George's Park, Gqeberha - Sunrisers Hyderabad

Newlands, Cape Town - Mumbai Indians

Boland Park, Paarl -  Rajasthan Royals

Wanderers, Johannesburg - Chennai Super Kings

SuperSport Park, Pretoria - Delhi Capitals

Organisers said players from a host