Cricket South Africa launches 'global' T20 league

The #T20 Global League appears to be based on the successful Indian Premier League and Australia's Big Bash League, although there were limited details about the structure of the tournament.

Eight franchises will be sold and the teams are expected



to be city-based, with the tournament being played in late 2017, when all South Africa's leading players and many world stars are likely to be available.

A tender has been issued with a deadline of March 3 for expressions of interest.