Grant Morgan emerged with possibly the most balanced squad out of the six T20 outfits following Wednesday’s player draft.

With the MSL starting on November 16 and finishing on December 16, the internationals may only play at the start and business end of the competition.

Fringe Proteas like Jon-Jon Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Dane Paterson, Rassie van der Dussen and Robbie Frylinck will be delighted to be second picks.

It was no surprise that Chris Morris was among the round one picks – who will each receive R1 million – as he has commanded big numbers at the IPL.

Coach Grant Morgan, chief executive Heinrich Strydom and the rest of the Heat’s brains trust have had over a day to think about that initial choice

Left-handed opening batsman Gayle was ignored by the Durban Heat, who had the first pick among the internationals.

The Mzansi Super League is upon us, as the player draft got under way at Montecasino in Johannesburg today.

Prince was always expected to take charge of the new MSL T20 side that will be based at Newlands, as he is also the Cape Cobras coach.

“At the moment, we can’t say how long he will be out for, that is dependent on the results from the surgery.”

Western Province promised to pull out all the stops to make the newly-announced Cape Town Blitz a favourite among the city's cricket fans

Dolphins coach Grant Morgan, as well as his Dolphins back-up staff, will take charge of the Durban Heat

An 11th first-class century by Theunis de Bruyn was one of the few highlights on the final day of the encounter between the Titans and Warriors

Over the next few days, Prince will be preparing for the player draft that will take place at Montecasino in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Cricket South Africa does not believe the limited playing spots available in its new T20 competition, will hamper the development initiatives.

West Indies duo Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo lead the international line-up of stars that will take part in the new event.

Puttick finished off his career in style by scoring a century in his final innings against the Lions in Potchefstroom in March.