The Pretoria Capitals have named Rilee Rossouw their new captain ahead of the 2025 SA20. The announcement of a new leader, Rossouw, is going to take the place of former captain Wayne Parnell. This new captaincy for Rossouw heralds a fresh direction in the leadership for the Capitals, looking to regain lost ground from the fifth-place finish in the last edition in 2024.
In addition to appointing Rossouw, the Capitals have named Jonathan Trott as their head coach. Trott is an Ex-England batsman and current Afghanistan Head Coach who is set to replace Graham Ford. This is an indication of the determination of the franchise to strengthen their strategic approach for the tournament.
The Capitals are keen to regain their 2023 form, when they finished as runners-up in the inaugural SA20. The team this year has a good mix of international stars and emerging talent. Key players include New Zealand’s all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, England’s Liam Livingstone and Will Jacks, Afghanistan’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and West Indies power-hitter Evin Lewis.
The SA20’s third season commences this month, and reigning champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will look for a hat-trick under the guidance of Aiden Markram. The Capitals will hope to break their stranglehold and lift the title for the first time.
Rossouw opens up on leading Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025
Rossouw’s appointment brings experience and aggressive intent to the team’s leadership. The left-handed batsman is known for his attacking style and match-winning capabilities. “It’s an honor to lead the Capitals,” said Rossouw in a statement. “We have a strong squad, and I’m confident we’ll deliver an exciting and successful campaign.”
With Trott’s proven coaching credentials and a dynamic roster, the Pretoria Capitals are preparing for a competitive season. Fans will be eager to see how the new captain-coach partnership steers the team into one of the most exciting T20 leagues in the world.
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