The six franchises in South Africa’s new T20 league will be able to sign five players before the auction.

This will include three international players, one Proteas player and one uncapped South African player.

Each squad will have 17 players.

Over 30 marquee international players have already been signed for the league, in addition to all contracted Proteas and domestic players who have committed.

“This is an important milestone for the league,” said league commissioner Graeme Smith. “Having world-class SA players playing with some of the best cricketers around the world makes for some outstanding cricket.

“I’m mostly excited for the young and upcoming talent in our cricket pipeline. They will get to rub shoulders with some experienced and talented players, which will no doubt inspire and help them to raise their own game.

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“The league’s priority is to help strengthen our domestic cricket structures while putting on an exciting and entertaining cricketing showpiece,” Smith continued.

“Our player regulations have been thoughtfully drafted in consultation with the franchises and everyone is ready to get going. We’re looking forward to seeing how the teams match up and how the franchises will build their squads.”