Renowned auctioneer Richard ‘The Hammerman’ Madley is set to return for the SA20 2025 player auction, bringing his iconic style to the event. The auction will be held in Cape Town on October 1, as teams finalize their squads ahead of the third season of South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league, scheduled to kick off on January 9, 2025.
Richard Madley expressed excitement
Madley, who gained fame for leading the IPL auctions for over a decade, expressed his excitement for returning to SA20, recalling the marathon 10-hour auction during the league’s inaugural season. “I’m thrilled to be back at the helm,” he said, anticipating competitive bidding due to the strong pool of local and international talent available this season.
“I have fond memories of the marathon 10-hour auction we had in the first season, so it’s great to be back in charge of proceedings and to wield my gavel on some high-stakes bids. There are some fantastic local and international players who have put their names into this auction, I’m expecting some competitive bidding as the teams finalise their squads,” he added.
Graeme Smith, SA20 League Commissioner, also shared his enthusiasm, stating that Madley’s passion and professionalism would enhance the auction’s excitement. The auction will be broadcast live on various platforms, including SuperSport, Viacom, and Sky Sports. Fans can also follow the event through SA20’s social media channels and live stream on YouTube.
With several global cricket stars like Ben Stokes, Kane Williamson, and Jonny Bairstow already signed for the season, teams are expected to engage in a bidding war for the remaining players to strengthen their squads for the highly anticipated tournament.
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