Proteas fast bowler Sisanda Magala joins Chennai Super Kings in IPL for R1.1 million

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The Chennai Super Kings have signed Proteas fast bowler Sisanda Magala for the 2023 Indian Premier League.

Magala has replaced injured New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson in the Chennai Squad.

The Super Kings purchased Magala for the currency equivalent of R1.1 million.

“The 32-year-old Magala has played four T20Is and five ODIs for South Africa. He has played 127 T20s overall, picking up 136 wickets. He was impressive in the SA20, picking up 14 wickets in 12 matches helping his side Sunrisers Eastern Cape win the title,” read a statement from CSK.

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