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Graeme Smith Named New Commissioner Of CSA’s T20 League

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced former Proteas’ captain Graeme Smith as the head of their new T20 league. The upcoming tournament is set to have the former opening batter take charge and is set to take place between in January and February next year.

Check out CSA’s announcement on Graeme Smith

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Former #Proteas captain Graeme Smith has been appointed as Commissioner of South Africa’s new T20 league.

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— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) July 19, 2022

Cricket South Africa shared an official statement on Smith’s appointment. It read as, “Graeme Smith brings with him tremendous experience and understanding of the game, having worked in the sport as a player, captain, commentator, ambassador, consultant and more recently as Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Director of Cricket (DoC).”

The statement added, “His understanding of the game will add tremendous strength to the League. Recognised for his leadership qualities and decisive, clear thinking, Graeme Smith will lead the League which, outside of CSA, has SuperSport as one of its major shareholders.”

The 41-year-old has been a key part of South Africa’s cricket growth over the last decade. He has captained the Proteas in all three formats while also serving as CSA’s director of cricket. Graeme Smith was quoted by Cricket South Africa commenting on his new role. He was quoted saying, “I’m extremely honoured to be entrusted with leading this exciting new venture. I’m deeply committed to South African cricket and happy to serve the game as best I can.”

Smith added, “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.

He further spoke, “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.”

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CSA’s chief executive Pholetsi Moseki shared his thoughts on Smith’s appointment. He went on to share how the former SA captain is the perfect candidate for the job. Moseki said, “His expert understanding of the local and international cricketing environment will ensure the League delivers a thrilling product that will change the face of South African cricket for the better.

He added, “This new league promises to make a significant investment into both professional cricket and development in South Africa, along with a positive socio-economic and tourism injection into the country. We are excited by the positive strides we have made so far and remain on track to deliver a league to inspire and entertain cricket fans around SA and the world.”

CSA’s new domestic T20 League is expected to compete with other global leagues like the IPL, BBL, and the Hundred. According to the various reports, six franchises of the league are set to be owned by current stake holders of IPL owners.

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