CSA has announced the name of the South African T20 league, as well as its associated logo.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) today announced the name of the South African T20 league to debut in the last quarter of 2017, with eight participating teams consisting of local and international players. The T20 Global League, which will debut in the last quarter of 2017, with eight participating teams consisting of local and international players, was unveiled at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Previously billed as the #T20 Global Destination League, the name was shortened. The logo, depicting the African continent along with the radiance on South Africa, replaced the word ‘destination’ with a visual reference.

‘It is our duty as Cricket South Africa to safeguard the future of the game. By backing a high-value tournament like the new T20 Global League, and investing in synergistic partnerships with key stakeholders, the T20 Global League is perfectly positioned to become an internationally successful sporting event,’ said CSA president Chris Nenzani.

‘Fans can look forward to epic game experiences, complemented with action-packed stadiums, big entertainment, top-class broadcasters and accessible ticket prices. We can firmly say that the era of ‘sportainment’ has dawned upon us. It’s now South Africa’s time to capitalise, while reigniting and celebrating our love of the game,’ said CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat.

The eight successful team owners will be announced on 19 June in London alongside the eight allocated marquee players announced previously. The process of applying to own and operate a team opened on 4 February, with more than 150 expressions of interest to be narrowed down to eight only.

The new T20 Global League Logo also received the thumbs-up from Protea stars in the UK.

‘It’s appealing, fresh and energetic,’ said Proteas all-rounder and T20 Global League marquee player JP Duminy.

‘We are counting the days to this wonderful tournament and excitement is building within the Proteas camp, and I know of a few international players who can’t wait to get in on the action.’

Duminy’s comments were echoed by master blaster David Miller.

‘The excitement levels are starting to rise and the anticipation of a world class T20 League in South Africa is a surreal feeling,’ said Miller.

‘Now that this awesome logo and tournament name has been revealed, we are definitely counting down the weeks ahead of the first ball of the T20 Global League.’

Here are the relevant social media pages to find out about all the latest updates:

Twitter: T20GL_

Facebook: T20 Global League

Instagram: @t20globalleague

YouTube: T20 Global League