Aden marikramThe two-time title-winning captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) has decided to participate with Kavaya Maran-owned franchise. The surprising step comes after Markram, which is widely considered the face of the franchise and one of the most consistent artists in the league, the option to test its value in the open market by entering the auction pool.
Aiden Markram’s Exit: End of a great era for Sunrisers Eastern Cape
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, co-owned by Indian businessman Kavya MaranThere is a flourish -Fula under the leadership of Markram. The Proteus Star operated SEC for consecutive championship titles in 2023 and 2024, and directed them for a runner-up Finnish in the 2025 season, which ended as the third highest run-scorer. Their release is widely seen as one of the most important developments in the short history of the league.
Markram allegedly informed the franchise that he wanted to enter the auction and find out opportunities elsewhere, yet the SEC was potentially to purchase back to maintain the right-to-Match (RTM) option. This opens the door for a possible bid war, as Markram’s leadership and all -round skills make him a high -demand property.
2026 SA20 Offsen has also released other major stars, as well as, as well Quinton de Cock And Devald Bravis To join Markram in going to the auction table. The salary cap has been rushed to 41 million, and for the first time, teams may use the wildcard option to sign an additional high-profile player outside the regular purse. These changes set the platform for a record-breaking auction on 9 September, where a total of 72 slots would be available in six franchises.
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List of players made for sa 2025-26:
1. Durban Super Giants
- Pre-Singing: Sunil Narin, Jose Butler
- Maintained: Noor Ahmed
- Wild Card: Heinrich Klassen
2. Mi cape town
- Retained: Trent Bault, Rashid Khan, Ryan Reclon, Kagiso Rabada, George Linde, Corbin Bosch
- Pre -ining: Nicholas Gorn
3. Parl Royals
- Retaneed: Lhuan-De-Pritorius, David Miller, Byorn Fortuin
- Pre-Hastkshak: Alexander Raza, Mujib-ur-Rehman
4. Pretoria Capital
- Pre-Singing: Andre Russell, Will Jack, Sherfen Rutherford
5. Johannesburg Super Kings
- Ritnd: FAF Do Placeis, Donovan Ferrera
- Pre-Signing: James Vince, Akil Hosin
6. Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Retired: Triston Stabs
- Pre -ining: Johnny Baresto, M Ghazanfer, Adam Milne
- Wild Card: Marco Jansen
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