150 EOIs from India and SA for Global T20 league: Lorgat

Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has revealed that there has been as many as 150 Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential owners in India and South Africa for the #T20 Global Destination League.

According to media release, there was significant interest shown from the UK, USA and the UAE, the majority of interest emanated from South Africa with 39 percent from South Africa and India with 35 percent of the expressions received.

"We are very encouraged by the extent of the interest shown by potential team owners from South Africa and the rest of the world," said Lorgat.

"We will now progress to the next stage where we will receive proposals to a tender from potential owners and then narrow down our search to a shortlist and then finally decide the eight team owners."

"Alongside the massive interest we have received from prospective team owners, I am also delighted by the interest we are receiving from star players from across the world who want to play in what will be the best #T20 Global Destination League in the world," added Lorgat.

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