The 13th edition of IPL will take place in UAE from September 19 to November 8.
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CSA's media manager Koketso Gaofetoge has confirmed to ANI that all the Proteas players will be receiving NOCs from the board to feature in the cash-rich event.
"Cricket South Africa will definitely provide players with the NOCs for the Indian Premier League," Gaofetoge told ANI.
The 10 South African players to participate in IPL 2020 include AB de Villiers (RCB), Chris Morris (RCB), Dale Steyn (RCB), Quinton de Kock (MI), Faf du Plessis (CSK), Imran Tahir (CSK), Lungi Ngidi (CSK), Kagiso Rabada (DC), Hardus Viljoen (KXIP), and David Miller (RR).
IPL 2020 was slated to commence from March 29 but the tournament was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a lengthy hiatus, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel on Friday (July 24) confirmed that the T20 league will take place in UAE from September 19 to November 8.
"We have had a discussion and we are looking at the September 19 to November 8 window for this edition of the league. We have informed the franchise about the same," Patel told IANS.
England and Australia cricketers may miss out on some initial matches as their white-ball series in UK will last till September 15.
"Shouldn't be a problem. The England-Australia series ends on September 15. So, we should have them flying in directly to Dubai. We will discuss the final matters in the governing council meeting next week," Patel further added.