Delhi: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has recently made a big statement. He admitted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the best in franchise cricket and SA20 is continuously learning from him.
In an interview during the third session of the league, Smith said, “BCCI and IPL have helped us a lot and have guided us in every decision. IPL has been the leader of franchise cricket and we are learning from him. “
Star wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik became the first Indian cricketer to play in SA 20. However, his team Parl Royals lost to Sunrisers Eastern Cape in another qualifier.
When asked about the possibility of Indian players playing in SA 20 in the future, Smith said, “If they were available, it would have been possible.”
The former South African captain said, “We constantly discuss the future with BCCI. Indian cricketers are very much liked in South Africa. His talent is always shocked to us. “
Smith also said that if Indian players were available, they would definitely want to include them in the league. He revealed that he would visit India during the IPL and discuss with BCCI. He further said, “We have very good relations with BCCI. I am lucky that I played IPL for two years and also won the title with Rajasthan Royals in 2008. ”
The final of the third session of SA20 will be played between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, which will be the 101st match of the league. Smith became emotional while talking about this.
He said, “In the second qualifier, when I was told that this is the 100th match, all the memories of the early days were refreshed. From appointing the first employee to the inclusion of six IPL teams. Many people have worked hard to bring the league to this point. “
He also said that he is proud that this league is getting the support of audiences not only South Africa, but the audience around the world. Now the thing to see will be whether Indian cricketers will be seen playing in the South Africa’s SA20 league in future.
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