'We Are Fortunate To Be Playing'-South African Captain Opens Up On IPL CHANCES As Auction Approaches

South African cricket team will be playing against India in a four match T20I series against in South Africa. timing of series comes in at such a time as world's biggest T20 league- IPL auctions are approaching and will be taking place on vember 24 and 25. re have been past incidents of recent performances biases during IPL auctions where players have performed right before IPL auction and have been picked up by teams.

same issue has been raises against South African Cricket Team as y gear up to play four match T20I series against India.

'I don't think it's focus'- Aiden Markram On IPL Auctions

Aiden Markram while speaking to press, silenced claims that series against India is an audition for IPL auction and that South African players are looking to be picked by separate franchises.

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"I don't think it's focus. But, as we all kw, things like auction, especially for a big tournament like IPL, a lot of things can fall into place for players. We are fortunate to be playing a series against m, pretty much just before auction. It happens so. That would pretty much be bonus of doing well, firstly, collectively, and n for individuals to put ir hands up. I don't think it's motivation to do well, but I think it's a bonus that potentially could follow," said Aiden Markram during a press conference ahe of T20I series.

T20 Series Potential Revenge Match?

re have been atrics going around making India vs South Africa T20I series as a revenge match for South Africa as India h defeated South Africa in finals of ICC T20 World Cup a few months ago. Aiden Markram put an end to se atrics. 

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" same countries, I guess. But, like you mentioned, personnel has changed for both teams. It's always an exciting series when you play against India, at home. That's a series we have always look forward to. We haven't dressed anything about it being a revenge match or things like that. A lot of talk and promotions have happened through that lens, which is also something that I completely understand," said Aiden Markram about series being titled as a revenge match.