Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis. (Image Source: Twitter)

Joburg Super Kings (JSK) will take on Durban Super Giants (DSK) in the inaugural edition of Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) new Twenty20 League (SA20) at Kingsmead, Durban on Wednesday, January 11. Former South Africa all-rounder and Joburg Super Kings assistant coach Albie Morkel believes that they will be hoping to repeat Chennai Super Kings’ success in the league.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis will lead the Joburg franchise, and they have a strong squad with a good mix of local and overseas players. The Super Kings have a top-heavy batting unit with an explosive lower middle order. In addition to captain Du Plessis, they have Reeza Hendricks, Romario Shepherd, Maheesh Theekshana, and Janneman Malan.

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Faf du Plessis
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Chennai Super Kings Has A Strong Culture – Albie Morkel

Speaking ahead of the franchise’s first match, former South African all-rounder Albie Morkel hoped to replicate the Chennai Super Kings’ success in South Africa with the new franchise. Morkel said the Faf du Plessis-led team has the experience and knowledge to improve.

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Albie Morkel
Albie Morkel (Image Credit: Twitter)

“Chennai Super Kings has a strong culture, it is a team that has been very successful and we are hoping to replicate that in South Africa with Joburg Super Kings,” said the former CSK all-rounder.

Gives Us Players And Coaches Freedom Of Mindset – Albie Morkel

Morkel said that they have been trying to start a league in South Africa for the past few years, but it has not been successful. He said that being associated with established franchises ensures longevity for players and coaches.

“We have tried to launch a league in South Africa for the last few years but it has not been successful. Associations with teams like these guarantees longevity in terms of the tournament. It gives us players and coaches freedom of mindset that you have a couple of years to build something,” said Morkel in a media interaction on Tuesday.

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