Mzansi Super League: Chris Gayle, Kagiso Rabada join Jozi Stars squad

After the successful debut of the Mzansi Super League in 2018, the South African-based franchise cricket tournament is all set to return for its second edition this year on Friday, November 8. Jozi Stars, who won the inaugural edition, features international T20 heavyweights like Chris Gayle, Kagiso Rabada and Shoaib Malik in their ranks. However, West Indian T20 stalwart Chris Gayle will be exiting from the tournament after playing six matches.

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Mzansi Super League 2019

Defending champions Jozi Stars will begin their campaign on November 8 against Cape Town Blitz. South African Test cricketer Temba Bavuma will be leading the team in their title defence. In a rare occurrence, Gayle and Rabada will be playing together for the first time in a T20 tournament. Gayle, however, will be leaving the side after playing their sixth game at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The game is scheduled to be held on November 24. Jozi Stars will then be enjoying a one-week break before they resume their title defence with a match against Paarl Rocks on December 1. That will be their seventh game of the tournament where Shoaib Malik will finally make his debut in the South African T20 event, replacing West Indies' Gayle.

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Chris Gayle and Kagiso Rabada in the Jozi Stars squad

Apart from Gayle and Rabada, the Stars also includes a plethora of T20 talent in their mix. They have an excellent combination of South African cricketers and overseas superstars in their complete line-up. Here, we take a look at the entire squad of Jozi Stars for the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Kagiso Rabada, Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dan Christian, Duanne Olivier, Simon Harmer, Ryan Rickelton, Aaron Phangiso, Lizaad Williams, Sinethemba Qeshile, Nono Pongolo, Eathan Bosch, Delano Potgieter, Dane Paterson

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