Graeme Smith to lead new T20 league

Smith, who was CSA’s director of cricket until recently, will oversee both the cricketing and non-cricketing aspects of the new tournament.  

“Among his first orders of business will be to develop the brand and confirm the participating franchises for the cricket fest to take place annually in South Africa,” CSA said in a statement on Tuesday. 

The inaugural event is scheduled to take place in January and February 2023.

“I’m extremely honoured to be entrusted with leading this exciting new venture,” said Smith.

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“I’m deeply committed to South African cricket and happy to serve the game as best I can. I’m excited by the opportunity to deliver the new league which I believe will be an extremely competitive product, one that can bring the much-needed investment into the game and provide new opportunities for players around the world and more importantly to our SA home grown talent.

“The response from stakeholders has been very positive thus far and we’ve made great progress in the initial stages.

“We’re determined to deliver a valuable, sustainable and appealing tournament for South African cricket.”