Champions League T20 trophy unveiled in Johannesburg

THE SECOND edition of Airtel Champions League T20 trophy was unveiled in Johannesburg amongst much fanfare and glitterati

. The event saw the presence of cricketing wizards like Muttiah Muralitharan and top officials and players from South Africa. The glittering trophy was unveiled by CSA President Dr Mtutuzeli Nyoka, secretary Gerald Majola and CLT20 CEO Sundar Raman.

At the ceremony, CSA President, Dr Nyoka said that South Africa was honoured to be hosting the 2010 Airtel Champions League Twenty20. He further stated that the cricket tournament is coming at the right time. Complementing the country's cricketing culture, CLT20 CEO Sundar Raman that South Africans are a sports loving people and it was encouraging to see the support for CLT20.

The event being a star studded affair included players like Muttiah Muralitharan, Makhaya Ntini (Warriors), JP Duminy (Mumbai Indians), Ryan McLaren (Mumbai Indians), Wayne Parnell (Warriors), Justin Kreush (Warriors), Alviro Petersen (Highveld Lions), Jean Symes (Highveld Lions) and Werner Coetsee (Highveld Lions). The players at the launch started with a coaching clinic at a Johannesburg school where the players shared their knowledge and skills with the upcoming players. The children were visibly excited when they received expert guidance on how to tame the game.

On the participating teams, Sundar Raman said the tournament has a 10 year contract with ESPN Star Sports wherein the number of matches will remain 23 but regarding the increase in number of teams that is the decision of CLT20 council. Three teams from India, two each from South Africa and Australia will take part in future tournaments also. The other teams were on invitational basis.

Champions League T20 trophy unveiled in Johannesburg

By: Neil Jhonson

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