Share

KP: T20 GL delay spells 'disaster' for SA sport

accreditation
Kevin Pietersen (Gallo Images)
Kevin Pietersen (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says the postponement of the T20 Global League is a "disaster" for South African sport.

News broke on Tuesday that South Africa's first ever T20 Global League, which was due to get underway in November, had been postponed.

The tournament is now only scheduled to get underway in November 2018.

READ: CSA explains T20 Global League postponement

Pietersen, who was the marquee international player for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stars, took to Twitter to express his shock at Cricket South Africa's decision.

The South African-born cricketer said he felt "sorry for all the youngsters" who were going to use the T20 Global League as valuable experience.

"I feel so sorry for all the youngsters who were going to learn & earn out of this comp! DISASTER for SA sport!" Pietersen wrote.

"The $ (dollars) goes a long way in SA when converted. To think of the number of SA youngsters, players about to retire & coaches missing out this season is simply not good enough!"

The tournament was rocked two weeks ago when CSA and its CEO, Haroon Lorgat, parted ways. Lorgat had been considered the mastermind of the T20 Global League product.

The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) said that they will be "seeking clarity" from Cricket South Africa on the further implications that comes with the postponement.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1471 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE