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SA20 Chief Graeme Smith Wants Sourav Ganguly Back After Pretoria Capitals’ Final Run

Smith highlighted Ganguly’s leadership in his first season as coach.

Overview

  • Pretoria Capitals rebounded from a poor start to reach the SA20 2026 final under Sourav Ganguly’s debut coaching stint.
  • Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased 159 at Newlands to win the title, their third championship in four seasons.
  • Graeme Smith praised Ganguly as invested and passionate, crediting his leadership and recruitment and calling his experience immense.
  • Dewald Brevis tallied 370 runs at a 156.11 strike rate and hit a century in the final after being given greater responsibility.
  • Smith said SA20 values Indian participation and is maintaining open dialogue with the BCCI regarding involvement.