T20 Global League: Benoni Zalmi squad, owner, home ground and coach
Here's everything you need to know about the Benoni Zalmi ahead of the Global T20 League which begins in South Africa in November.
By Alexis Haden -
Owner: Javed Afridi
Home ground: Willowmoore Park
Coach: Graeme Smith
Marquee Protea: Quinton de Kock
Squad: Albie Morkel, Wahab Riaz (PAK), Umar Akmal (PAK), Lungi Ngidi, David Wiese, Eddie Leie, Pite van Biljon, Leus du Plooy, Dillon du Preez, Dean Elgar, Mohammad Nawaz (PAK), George Linde, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Calvin Savage, Carmi le Roux, Tshepo Moreki.
The T20 Global Leauge will kick off its inaugural season in November 2018
Benoni Zalmi coaching staff announced
Johannesburg, South Africa: Earlier today, the Benoni Zalmi coaching staff was revealed in a press conference.
SA legend and record-holding ex-captain Graeme Smith was announced as Head Coach, while prolific First-Class left-handed batsman Geoffrey Toyana was announced as Assistant Coach.
Formerly associated with the RCB, Russell Adams will be taking on the role of Tournament Director for the Global T20 League.
On being asked about how he felt about being involved with the Benoni Zalmi, Graeme Smith said, “I’m excited and looking forward to this association.”
The various talents of the team, to be decided later, combined with Smith’s proved track record is an exciting combination that fans should look forward to. Bringing his varied expertise and leadership skills, Graeme Smith is perfectly poised to guide Benoni Zalmi to the top of the Global T20 League.
Smith also mentioned relishing the prospect of working with Chairman Benoni Zalmi and Peshawar Zalmi, Mr Javed Afridi in his new role.
On his part, Mr Afridi had the following to say, “In Pakistan, Zalmi is a beacon of hope for the youth. With Benoni Zalmi we aim to create the same hope and become a bridge between passion and opportunity for the South African youth.
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