SA to host 2nd Champions League T20

[cr@zydude]

Just read this on News24, can't believe it:

Johannesburg - The Board of Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday that it had accepted an invitation for South Africa to host the second season of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament at three venues from September 10 to 26 this year.

CSA is a shareholder in the Champions League, along with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Australian Cricket Association (ACA), and it is South Africa's turn to host the tournament.

The 12-team tournament comprises the top sides in the domestic limited overs competitions in the following countries: Indian Premier League (3 teams) ; South Africa (2) ; Australia (2); England (2) ; Sri Lanka (1) ; New Zealand (1) ; West Indies (1)

The three venues will be the home grounds of the Standard Bank Pro 20 finalists for this season and the third will be allocated by CSA.

News24

All I can say is "hell yeah". Also, GO WARRIORS! bring the CLT20 to PE.

 

[stefan9]

Even more incentive for the local sides to make the final. Come on Titans.

 

[Smurfatefrog]

ah cr@p, we better hope for the CSA spot

 

[cr@zydude]

ah cr@p, we better hope for the CSA spot

I think that CSA will give the spot to the Wanderers.

 

[Morgoth]

lets hope the Titans get in so we can show those kapenaars how to win a semi final

 

[cr@zydude]

ah cr@p, we better hope for the CSA spot

Actually, now that I think about it, CSA could make a brave move and try using Moses Mabhida Stadium. It can just host Pro 20 cricket, and 56 000 people, would make it the main venue, even though the Dolphins are out of it. Problem is that in India not enough poeple came out to the games, seems people don't really care for this tournement.

 

[stefan9]

Actually, now that I think about it, CSA could make a brave move and try using Moses Mabhida Stadium. It can just host Pro 20 cricket, and 56 000 people, would make it the main venue, even though the Dolphins are out of it. Problem is that in India not enough poeple came out to the games, seems people don't really care for this tournement.

And how would they get the cricket pitch in shape by september with the fifa world cup only ending early july??

 

[Smurfatefrog]

And how would they get the cricket pitch in shape by september with the fifa world cup only ending early july??

Astro turf
It would have very short square boundaries, i can see the 300 barrier being broken

 

[stefan9]

Seems its not sure yet:

Champions League Twenty20 venue undecided - Modi

Cricinfo staff

February 19, 2010
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Lalit Modi, the chairman of the Champions League Twenty20, has said the venue for the 2010 tournament has not yet been decided. His message on Twitter appeared hours after Cricket South Africa had issued a media release saying they had "accepted an invitation for South Africa to host the second season of the 2010 Champions League Twenty20 tournament at three venues over the period of September 10-26."

"News that South Africa hosting Champions League incorrect. They are a hot contender definitely. Also who are invited to play still to be decided," Modi said on his Twitter page. "Many countries in the running to host Champions League. We will keep you posted as and when we decide." Modi went on to list Australia, England, India and the Middle East as the other possible contenders to host the 2010 tournament.

"The Champions League has been conceived to be a travelling tournament, we have also spoken to Australia, the ECB and the BCCI to affirm whether they are ready to host," Modi told Sky Sports News. "I think what happened is the (South African) board approved that they would like to host it and South Africa definitely is in hot contention for that without doubt. The decision is still to be decided upon by the Champions League board."

CSA, however, had issued a release following a board meeting on Friday which said it was "our turn to host the tournament" and that it would take place across three venues, two of which would be the home grounds of the Standard Bank Pro20 finalists this year.

"CSA is a shareholder in the Champions League, along with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Australian Cricket Association (ACA), and it is our turn to host the tournament," the release said.

Mtutuzeli Nyoka, the CSA president, was quoted in the release as saying: "This is a prestigious tournament involving seven of the world's top cricket nations. It will be another feather in South Africa's cap as a host of world-class sports events and will not clash in any way with the FIFA World Cup 2010. It will also be a big boost to the local franchises, their players and supporters which will feature in the tournament."

The CSA release also said "the 12-team tournament comprises the top sides in the domestic limited-overs competitions in the following countries" and mentioned the number of participants from each country, which did not include a team from Pakistan. Modi, however, said who would be invited to play was not yet decided. "Invitation to CL will be decided at next Governing Council meeting," he said on Twitter. "Number of teams to play also will be decided then. The dates are confirmed."

The participation of England players and county teams remains in doubt, for the tournament clashes with England's home one-day series against Pakistan, the final two rounds of County Championship matches, plus the semi-finals and final of the ECB40 competition. Modi had said the dates were the only window available for the event, as India are due to play Australia in a one-day series in early October, and hoped the ECB could make minor adjustments to their domestic schedule, which the ECB chairman, Giles Clarke, ruled out.

The Champions League Twenty20 is run by the boards of India, Australia and South Africa and its governing council comprises representatives from each board. Other countries participate in the tournament by invitation.

South Africa had hosted the IPL in 2009, after the tournament was moved out of India as it clashed with the country's general elections.

 

[cr@zydude]

Seems its not sure yet:

When I saw that in sky news last night, I really couldn't beleive that CSA jumped the gun.

And how would they get the cricket pitch in shape by september with the fifa world cup only ending early july??

Easy, as Smurfatefrog says, you just use an artifical pitch. I think that's what they do for the Hong Kong Sixes too.

 

[stefan9]

There's a rather big difference between the hong kong sixes and the IPL. Seriously doudt anyone would agree to an astro turf pitch, the only option would be to fly in a pitch like they do at the mcg.