From Adrian Birrell to Sourav Ganguly: SA20's six world-class coaches

BETWAY SA20 Season 4 will see the gathering of six of the world’s finest franchise T20 coaches.

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DURBAN Super Giants coach Lance Klusener. | BackpagePix

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Each of the franchises boasts coaches with experience, astute tactical awareness and mentoring abilities.

From two-time champion Adrian Birrell to legendary Sourav Ganguly, these elite coaches will manage international superstars along with guiding some of South Africa’s burgeoning young talent.

Appointed: Season 1

Best finish: Runner's up (S2)

A true South African cricketing legend, Klusener brings tactical nous, a deep understanding of T20 dynamics and local knowledge of Kingsmead. Under his guidance, the DSG have been competitive throughout the league’s seasons with a best-ever runners-up finish in 2024, and now with a superstar-laden squad will be eager to take the next step this coming season.

Klusener: “A mega auction after three years, so yeah, lots of changes, lots of new faces.

“So yeah, we’ll just have to work out how everybody fits in again. It’s just a matter of making sure that everybody, as individuals, gets what they need.”

Appointed: Season 1

Best finish: 3rd (S3)

One of the most respected minds in modern T20, Fleming is the man in charge at the Wanderers.

The former New Zealand captain’s legacy — which includes multiple IPL championships with the Chennai Super Kings — gives him an edge.

Astrategic thinker and calm leader, he has led JSK consistently to the playoffs in each season and still has the passion and drive to see the Super Kings go all the way.