SA20 auction sees high bids for youngsters and T20 stars

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The SA20 league auction was held, with teams securing players for the upcoming season. JSK signed veteran T20 all-rounder Kieron Pollard and secured 18-year-old Jason Rowles for R 2.9 million. MICT acquired West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer and New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult. JSK also finalized the signing of their retained icon player, former South African captain Faf du Plessis.

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