Faf du Plessis will lead JSK in SA20 [Twitter]
In a significant development, Joburg Super Kings have released the list of their retained players ahead of the second season of South Africa's first-ever global T20 league, the SA20. Notably, the Super Kings will have fourteen cricketers, including six pre-signed and eight retained players, in their squad heading to the second SA20 auction.
The pre-signed players' list comprises skipper Faf du Plessis, alongside express pacer Gerald Coetzee, famed all-rounders- Moeen Ali and David Wiese and Sam Cook and Zahir Khan. While Coetzee emerged as their go-to man with the ball, scalping 17 wickets in nine outings, Du Plessis finished as the second-highest scorer with 369 runs at an average of 41 and a blistering strike rate of 147.60.
Meanwhile, JSK have also retained eight players- Leus du Plooy, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Aaron Phangiso, Sibonelo Makhanya and Kyle Simmonds, ahead of the second SA20.
So, they will have five slots, including three auction picks (two can be local or overseas), a wildcard pick (local or overseas) and rookie draft pick (must be local), to fill using their remaining budget of R6.1 million.
Here's what SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith stated
“Season 2 of the Betway SA20 is shaping up to be another spectacular showcase of world class cricket and entertainment. The quality of the players already included in the squads, including a few newcomers, is testimony to the success of the inaugural season. Our planning is on track and we look forward to the auction and welcoming players and fans in Season 2”.
Joburg Super Kings Retained and Pre-Signed Players for SA20 2024
| Name | Status | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | Pre-Signed | South Africa |
| Gerald Coetzee | Pre-Signed | South Africa |
| Moeen Ali | Pre-Signed | England |
| David Wiese | Pre-Signed | England |
| Sam Cook | Pre-Signed | England |
| Zahir Khan | Pre-Signed | Afghanistan |
| Leus du Plooy | Retained | England |
| Reeza Hendricks | Retained | South Africa |
| Lizaad Williams | Retained | South Africa |
| Nandre Burger | Retained | South Africa |
| Donovan Ferreira | Retained | South Africa |
| Aaron Phangiso | Retained | South Africa |
| Sibonelo Makhanya | Retained | South Africa |
| Kyle Simmonds | Retained | South Africa |
The second SA20 auction is scheduled on September 27.
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