Van der Dussen: 'SA20 is what South Africa cricket has been waiting for'

There is plenty of excitement and anticipation for the inaugural SA20 auction as South African and international players look ahead to the historical event.

On Monday, 316 players from 14 countries will go under the hammer at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The six franchise teams have an R34 million-rand salary budget to complete their squads of 17 players and will go head-to-head to bid for local and international T20 talent on their multi-million-dollar shopping spree.

"The SA20 is what South Africa cricket has been waiting for," said Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen.

"We have a deep talent pool, and this competition will showcase the depth in our squads while giving players an opportunity to live out their talent on an international stage.

"That is going to be brilliant. The standard of cricket in South Africa has always been up there, and now the world will see it."

England international and star T20 bowler, Tymal Mills, hopes to be making a mark on the competition come January 2023.

"It's exciting to have the first auction of the SA20; I can't wait to watch, and hopefully, I get picked up by a team," he said.

"Auctions are always events I look forward to; the anticipation and nerves of waiting to go to a team and not knowing where you are going to go.

"I have never played in South Africa professionally before, and whatever the case may be, I would be excited to get out there in January to experience the SA20."

Joburg Super Kings

MI Cape Town

Durban's Super Giants

Paarl Royals

Pretoria Capitals

SunRisers Eastern Cape

The SA20 features a host of South African coaches with local experience and knowledge, which opens opportunities for local players to be snapped up for a hefty prize tag.

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