Former England batsman Jonathan Trott‘s role as head coach of the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 has ended.
Trott was with the Capitals for one edition of the SA20 after succeeding former head coach Graham Ford.
“Forever grateful for your leadership and unwavering dedication to the team. All the best on your next adventure. Once a Capital, always a Capital,” read a statement from the Pretoria Capitals on social media.
The Capitals recently signed West Indies duo Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford. They also have England all-rounder Will Jacks.
Meanwhile, Newlands in Cape Town has been confirmed as the venue for the final of the fourth edition of the SA20.
Newlands, which will also host the opening fixture of the SA20 on 26 December, has been given the final on 25 January.
“SA20 season four is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting summer of cricket, kicking off on Boxing Day and running through the holiday period,” said league commissioner Graeme Smith.
“Last year Newlands sold out all five matches at the venue and with the final taking place on a Sunday, it sets up an incredible afternoon with great weather, entertainment and a lively atmosphere to crown our season four champions.
Kingsmead in Durban, SuperSport Park in Centurion and the Wanderers in Johannesburg will host the three play-off fixtures at that precede the final.
“Durban will host a play-off for the first time and we’re hoping this will excite the fans, especially because the two best teams of the competition will be playing in that first qualifier,” added Smith.
“We’re also excited to go back to Centurion and Wanderers on the Thursday and Friday nights – it’s always key to have the venues close together because the matches are a day apart.
“It’s always an interesting challenge for us to get the scheduling of the play-off matches done and done well. Especially after an exciting group match stage that finishes two days before the first play-off match. I am looking forward to seeing who will be competing.”
The player auction for this edition of the SA20 will happen in Johannesburg on 9 September.
MI Cape Town are the reigning SA20 champions. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the most successful team in the history of the tournament with two titles.