Three gun, experienced, Protea campaigners have been added to our roster for 2025, along with an exciting rookie. And to throw some light on the way things went for MI Cape Town at the SA20 Auction for season three, here’s our Head Coach, Robin Peterson, throwing some light on the strategies going into the Auction in a chat with MICT. Excerpts .. 

On MI Cape Town’s plan going into the auction

The aim was to get a bit of experience into the group and Reeza Hendricks adds a lot to the group in terms of skill. He is an international quality opener with experience, and then Colin Ingram's career speaks for itself. He brings in a lot of experience. Dane Piedt, who is in the Test match team and a quality off-spinner. We have filled the gaps in terms of quality and experience. 

On having Ben Stokes don the Blue and Gold

Having Ben Stokes in any dressing room is great. He is the type of player Cape Town folks will flock to watch. We just want Ben to have fun, play his brand of cricket and bring some experience to the group. We are very excited to have him part of MI Cape Town. 

On working with Trent Boult at MICT after MINY

Boulty is a legend. He comes in with a lot of pedigree. Wherever he goes he wins a lot of titles. We have a history of working together for MI New York and looking to bring the experience here. 

Thoughts on the players purchased at the auction

The players we bought today, besides their skills and leadership, is that they are great guys in the dressing room. In high pressure tournaments, you need guys to have fun and not get bogged down. We need guys to keep their spirits up when things get tough, and those three signings definitely do that. Looking forward to that. 

Filling the gaps after the previous season 

A lot can change in T20 cricket. We’ve shown a lot of faith in the guys we retained. We want them around going forward, and just adding a few pieces around them to make them successful going ahead.