Highveld Lions lose raft of top players

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On the eve of their Standard Bank Pro20 final against the Warriors on Friday, the Highveld Lions have been left reeling by the news that several of their top players are defecting to other franchises.According to an inside source of mine with close ties to the Gauteng Cricket Board, opening bat Neil McKenzie and wicketkeeper/batsman Dane Vilas have both already signed for the Cape Cobras for next season, despite media reports stating that McKenzie is still in negotiations.It doesn’t end there - Vaughn van Jaarsveld has already signed for the Titans, leaving the Lions with three gaping holes in their batting lineup.Not good news for the franchise, whi...   See the complete post here

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