12 months ago
Chris Morris Predicts Aiden Markram Top Target at SA20 Auction
Former cricketer Chris Morris believes Aiden Markram will be the most wanted player at the upcoming SA20 cricket auction.
Markram led his team to two SA20 titles and a runner-up finish.
Other players like Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke are also expected to draw big bids.
Teams can use a 'Right to Match' card to keep players from their previous season.
A minimum of two Under-23 players are required in each team's final squad.
The auction is expected to be competitive, with teams having USD 2.3 million to spend.
There are new auction dynamics with the RTM card addition.
Chris Morris predicts Aiden Markram will be the top target at the SA20 season four auction.
The auction is scheduled for September 9.
Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke are also expected to attract major bids.
Teams can use Right to Match (RTM) cards to retain players.
Each squad must include two South African Under-23 players.
- Who
- Chris Morris, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke
- What
- Prediction of top targets for the SA20 auction.
- Where
- SA20 cricket league
- When
- September 9 (auction date).
- Why
- To analyze potential player movements in the upcoming auction.
Key facts
- Event
- SA20 Season 4 Auction
- Date
- September 9
- Predicted Top Target
- Aiden Markram
- Other Potential Bids
- Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann
- RTM Card
- Available for teams to retain players
- Minimum Spend
- Teams must meet a minimum spend
- Squad Requirement
- Minimum of two Under-23 players
Quotes
Chris Morris
Former South Africa all-rounder
“Alongside him, Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke could also spark bidding wars – if a team misses out on Markram, they’ll likely go after Brevis, and if not Brevis, then Breetzke.”
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“Brevis, in particular, with the form he’s in, is absolute hot property, and given he’s from Pretoria, it would be a huge boost for the Capitals if they managed to sign him.”
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Stephen Cook
SA20’s Head of Cricket Operations
“The auction structure ensures teams remain balanced and competitive while also refreshing their squads with the best young talent and overseas stars.”
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“It’s a wonderful opportunity for franchises to invest in players, with each team allocated USD 2.3 million.”
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