Indian cricket stars are popular in many T20 leagues across the world due to their exceptional skills, huge fan following and ability to attract global attention. Many star players are not just cricket icons, they are also marketing forces who greatly enhance the commercial appeal of tournaments. While BCCI restrictions prevent them from participating in overseas leagues, the demand for Indian talent remains strong, with many leagues hoping for a policy shift to showcase these players.
talking about himself, Alan Donaldthe legendary South African fast bowler and ambassador of the SA20 League, expressed his excitement to see two Indian cricket stars grace the domestic T20 league in South Africa. Donald named the Indian cricket stars as the players he would like to watch in SA20, highlighting their ability to lift the competition to unprecedented levels.
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SA20 2025 is scheduled to start in January
Donald's comments come as the SA20 League prepares for its third season, starting from 9 January 2025. The league has already made a mark as one of the most exciting T20 leagues outside the IPL, thanks to attractive cricket, high-profile international players, and the involvement of IPL franchisees in the running of team. However, inclusion of first-class Indian cricketers remains a distant dream due to BCCI's strict policies on players' participation in overseas leagues.
Allan Donald has named two Indian players he would like to see in SA20
During a virtual media interaction, Donald did not hold back in his admiration for the Indian duo Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. By enthusiastically expressing that he would emulate Kohli as a batsman and unequivocally pick Bumrah as a bowler, Donald emphasized their extraordinary talent, consistency and game-changing abilities. His remarks reflected an understanding of their global appeal and the unparalleled star power they bring, with an emphasis on the enormous value these players add to any cricket event.
“Oh my God, that's – where do I start? Where do I start getting a bowler from there? Oh my God, jeez. If I'm a batsman, I'm Virat Kohli all over the place. If he's a bowler, 100 per cent Bumrah. 100 per cent.” Donald said as quoted by the Times of India.
