Boucher set to coach MI Cape Town ahead of inaugural SA20
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South Africa's Mark Boucher is set to take up the position of head coach at the Mumbai Indians (MI) Cape Town in the new SA20 League.
Boucher will also take part in the player auction for the SA20 League which is set to take place on 19 September.
The former wicket-keeper decided to quit his current position as head coach of the South African national team after the 2022 T20 World Cup.
“Mr Boucher has decided to resign in order to pursue other opportunities in line with his future career and personal objectives,” a statement from Cricket South Africa (CSA) read.
He was appointed as South Africa's head coach in 2019 and announced his departure from the role following a 2-1 series loss against England.
MI Cape Town are owned by Reliance Industries Limited, which also owns Mumbai Indians in IPL and the MI Emirates franchise in International League T20.
Mumbai became the first team to announce their five direct signings outside the auction: Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada and Dewald Brevis, who also plays for the franchise (Mumbai Indians) in the IPL.
