Overview
- Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher said SA20’s impact is “100%” visible in international cricket, with young players gaining crucial exposure alongside overseas stars.
- He cited Corbin Bosch’s rise from a standout SA20 to one-day and then Test selection as an example of the league accelerating pathways across formats.
- Boucher pointed to South Africa reaching the 2024 T20 World Cup final, winning the World Test Championship, and taking a Test series in India as the performance backdrop.
- He acknowledged SA20 still trails the IPL and Australia’s Big Bash League in market reach and talent scouting, though feedback from international players has been strong.
- Discussing growth, Boucher said adding teams is unlikely soon due to venue and scheduling constraints, while expressing confidence the league could eventually sit second to the IPL.