The Mzansi Super League has long been a contentious thorn in Cricket South Africa’s backside and as much as they were able to successfully get it off the ground in 2018, the spotlight will be lit heavily on the 2019 edition, writes Philasande Sixaba.
New head coach Donovan Miller will miss former captain Dane Vilas, seamer Beuaran Hendricks and others during the Jozi Stars’ 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is eager to set an early precedent, as the Jozi Stars and Cape Town Blitz contest the opening match of the 2019 Mzansi Super League at the Wanderers on Friday.
England batsman Alex Hales is looking forward to working with head coach Gary Kirsten during the Durban Heat’s 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
Head coach Ashwell Prince has reiterated the importance of continuity, ahead of the Cape Town Blitz’s 2019 Mzansi Super League campaign.
A tournament beset by early problems is heading into an all-important second edition, writes Jonhenry Wilson in SA Cricket magazine.
Captain Jon-Jon Smuts is looking forward to the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants’ individual talents translating to collective success in the 2019 Mzansi Super League, which will start this week.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis will again use the Mzansi Super League as an audition, of sorts, for selection ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
Former Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Dane Vilas has been appointed captain of the Durban Heat for this year’s edition of the Mzansi Super League.
Former Test fast bowler Morne Morkel has all but suggested the Proteas target opening batsman Rory Burns during the series against England later this year.
David Bedingham has followed a season at the Cobras with recognition in the Mzansi Super League, being purchased by the Cape Town Blitz for R180 000 in the 2019 player draft, writes Jonhenry Wilson in SA Cricket magazine.
Ryan Rickelton was a key member of the Jozi Stars’ squad during the 2018 MSL campaign and is one of six players retained for their title defence, writes Jonhenry Wilson in SA Cricket magazine.
Former captain AB de Villiers has implored Cricket South Africa to draw example from South African rugby and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Tshwane Spartans head coach Mark Boucher won’t allow the hype of the 2019 Mzansi Super League to ‘sugarcoat’ the evident problems in South African cricket.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen will captain the Tshwane Spartans in the 2019 edition of the Mzansi Super League.
