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'In SA, players haven't rejected Tests for leagues': Graeme Smith on Test cricket future
New Delhi, Feb 13: As Test cricket grapples with an uncertain future, former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the sport is at a crossroads. While he acknowledges the growing dominance of the Big Three — India, England, and Australia — Smith remains cautiously optimistic about the survival of the longest format of the game.
Dinesh Karthik was huge asset for SA20, says League Commissioner Graeme Smith
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former South African cricketer and SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has heaped praise on Dinesh Karthik, calling him a "huge asset" to the league following the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter's debut in the tournament. Karthik, who became the first Indian player to feature in SA20 after retiring from Indian cricket in June last year, played for Paarl Royals in the recently concluded third season.
SA20 will grow exponentially if there are Indian cricketers keen to play: Allan Donald
Johannesburg, Feb 7: Former South African pacer Allan Donald believes that Indian representation in the SA20 will grow the league exponentially, which will get its third winner in the final between MI Cape Town and defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Saturday.
SA20 celebrates its 100th clash as Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Johannesburg, February 6: The SA20 League will mark a significant milestone with its 100th game as Paarl Royals take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Season 3 Qualifier 2 at Centurion on Thursday evening.
SA20 confirms competition windows for the next three editions
Johannesburg, Feb 3: The SA20 and Cricket South Africa have firmed up their plans for upcoming editions, taking a significant step into the future by formalising competition windows for South Africa's premier T20 competition for the next three years. The change in schedule for Season 4 has been necessitated because of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka.
SA20 confirms competition window for the next three years
Johannesburg, February 3: SA20 and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have taken a significant step into the future after formalising a competition window for South Africa's premier T20 competition for the next three years.
We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith
Cape Town, January 9: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players.
We've got quality local & international players in SA20: League commissioner Graeme Smith
New Delhi, Jan 9: As the SA20 season 3 starts on Thursday, League Commissioner and former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith shared his thoughts on what sets SA20 apart from the rest of the T20 leagues in the world.
Leagues like ILT20 not good as there's no investment back into local cricket, says Smith
New Delhi, Jan 8: SA20 commissioner and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes leagues like UAE’s ILT20 are not good for the game as there’s no investment back into growing the game locally. The third season of SA20 begins on Thursday and is in a direct clash with ILT20 yet again.
Graeme Smith expresses excitement around SA20, welcomes Dinesh Karthik
Cape Town, January 8: Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith is brimming with excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, emphasizing the league's focus on enhancing fan experiences and delivering high-quality cricket.
We have won 7 Tests in row under tough conditions...: Graeme Smith on SA's WTC final qualification
Cape Town, January 8: Former South African captain Graeme Smith expressed happiness about the Proteas reaching the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time ever, noting that the team deserves it after winning seven Tests in a row under tough conditions.
Biggest takeaway is to keep going...: De Villiers on SA20 adopting best practices from IPL
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers said that one thing the SA20 league can learn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to "keep going" despite all the doubts and scepticism.