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SA20 Stars: Marsh, Root, Curran Join New Franchises
6 Aug
Summary
- Several prominent international cricketers signed for SA20 season.
- Franchises finalized squads through retentions and pre-auction signings.
- Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town released key players like du Plessis and Pollard.
As of August 2026, the SA20 league has seen significant player movements with franchises finalizing their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran, Joe Root, Phil Salt, and Jason Holder are among the prominent international cricketers who have joined various franchises. Sunrisers Eastern Cape has secured Australian T20 captain Mitchell Marsh, while Durban's Super Giants have added England all-rounder Sam Curran. Paarl Royals have signed England Test captain Joe Root. Pretoria Capitals have reinforced their batting lineup with Phil Salt and Matthew Short. Several notable players have been released, including Faf du Plessis from Joburg Super Kings and Kieron Pollard from MI Cape Town. Trent Boult and Rassie van der Dussen were also released by MI Cape Town. Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have already confirmed their full 19-member squads through retentions and pre-auction signings, with other franchises having remaining spots to fill.
