Although I love tests, the NZ series is regretfully going to be missed. However, the cards have been dealt. Aiden Markram

As a cricket The recent backlash against South Africa for choosing the SA20 to take precedence over the two-match Test series against New Zealand has left them unsettled. Seven players without caps, including skipper Neil Brand, have been called up to the Proteas second-string team, which they will take to New Zealand.

The cricket community hasn’t been very supportive of the governing body’s explanation of its financial rationale for the move. In the meantime, Aiden Markram recently discussed the circumstances and provided an explanation of the players’ points of view. Red-ball cricket remains his favorite format, but the all-rounder, who made a spectacular century in the second Test match against India at Newlands, said he couldn’t miss the SA20.

“As a cricketer, you definitely want to play Test cricket. It continues to be my favorite game format. However, in the end, the deck has been shuffled, and we will regretfully miss that series in New Zealand. According to ESPNcricinfo, Markram stated, “It’s still fairly new in the world right now, and hopefully, over this next year, we can carve a new way forward.”

In the future, SA20 will be a major competition. Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram‘s Sunrisers Eastern Cape team won the inaugural SA20 competition in 2023. Aiden Markram expressed his opinion ahead of the upcoming season that the event might grow significantly in the future, particularly with the involvement of IPL owners.

“It’s really exciting. Last year was an amazing competition to be a part of, and it was a great beginning to what I think will be a huge tournament going forward.” Given how successful it has been for so long, the IPL is greatly appreciated. Every player can progress in SA20, in my opinion,” Aiden Markram remarked.

The SA20 will get underway on January 10 at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha, when the reigning champion Eastern Cape will play Faf Du Plessis’ Joburg Super Kings.