5 players who could get signed directly by franchises before the first CSA T20 League Auctions

As per a recent report, the franchises in the CSA T20 League can sign up to five players directly before the auctions. In this article, we take a look at five players who could get signed directly by franchises before the first CSA T20 League Auctions.

It is important for the franchise to have a free role in building their squads apart from getting engaged with the auction dynamics. In line with this, the teams have been given a chance to make a few signings outside the bidding event. It is now up to the players to either sign a contract with a franchise or enter the auction to test their value in the market.

1) Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard is one of the highly-rated freelance cricketers in the game. Mumbai Indians has a close relationship with him and with the franchise also owning a team in South Africa, they could sign the veteran West Indian. In him, they will get a proper all-rounder and a terrific captaincy choice. 

2) David Miller

David Miller is one of the players who could get signed directly by franchises before the first CSA T20 League Auctions. Miller is one of the best in-form players from South Africa. He is a left-hander who does well in the middle order. Quality players of this attribute are hard to find. Also, the player is a top captaincy pick. Hence, a number of teams could be in line to sign him.

3) Dwayne Bravo

CSK also owns a franchise in CSA T20 League and just like in Pollard's case, Bravo could also earn a pre-auction contract. Bravo is a great ambassador of the CSK brand and hiring him will tick a lot of boxes for the franchise. 

4) Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is one of the best pacers going around. He is someone who picks a lot of wickets. Rabada has proved this on multiple occasions in IPL. He also has a lot of experience and could be a captaincy contender. Hence, the speedster is also a part of this list of players who could get signed directly by franchises before the first CSA T20 League Auctions.

5) Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis is also one of the players who could get signed directly by franchises before the first CSA T20 League Auctions. Apart from the present, many teams will also look at the future. Building a brand will be the ultimate objective of each of the owners. Brevis is the next big thing in international cricket. Therefore, many teams could target the player.