Preparations are underway for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India. Recently, an IPL franchise owner meeting was held at the BCCI headquarters. In which the mega auction was discussed. It is being said that there may be some big changes in the next season. Franchises can also change the captaincy, and some new players can be given a chance.
On the other hand, preparations have also started for the next season of the SA20 League, played in South Africa. Most of the franchises of this league have been bought by Indian franchise owners.
Bluey is Yellow now! 💛🥶🦁
Welcome to the pride, Bairstow!💪🏼🔥#WhistleForJoburg #SA20Retentions @jbairstow21 pic.twitter.com/Hip8h6BIBJ— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) August 1, 2024
These Players Were Retained
England’s stormy batsman Jonny Bairstow will play for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 2025 for the first time. The franchise has retained some players, including stormy batsmen Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, and Gerald Coetzee. The franchise has also traded Tabraiz Shamsi from Paarl Royals, while Dayyaan Galiem has been sent in his place.
Foreign Retention Announced
In addition, the franchise has announced the retention of foreign players, including Maheesh Theekshana, David Weiss, and Moeen Ali. The Super Kings have also recalled Lizaad Williams, Imran Tahir, and Nandre Burger. Let us tell you that the team reached the qualifiers in the last edition.
Joburg Super Kings 2025 Retained Squad 💛
1. Faf Du Plessis (Captain)
2. Leus Du Plooy ✈️
3. Jonny Bairstow ✈️
4. Moeen Ali ✈️
5. Donovan Ferreira
6. Gerald Coetzee
7. Nandre Burger
8. Imran Tahir
9. Tabraiz Shamsi (Trade)
10. David Wiese
11. Maheesh Theekshana ✈️
12. Lizaad… pic.twitter.com/q2JVLUeauS— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) August 1, 2024
Joburg Super Kings Team For SA20 2025
Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Maheesh Theekshana, Gerald Coetzee, David Weiss, Leus du Plooy, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Imran Tahir.
Paarl Royals Retained These Players
At the same time, Paarl Royals have retained David Miller, Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phehlukwayo. David Miller will remain the captain. In the list of ten players, Luan-Dre Pretorius and Kwena Mphaka have been retained by the Royals before the auction. On the other hand, MI Cape Town has retained Kagiso Rabada and Dewald Brevis in the team.
