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Champions League T20: Diamond Eagles

October 06, 2009 18:10 IST

Boeta DippenaarDespite the absence of current international players in their ranks, Diamond Eagles is one of the most successful cricket teams in South Africa since the inception of the franchise system for all domestic competitions.

The Eagles have won three of the five South African domestic tournaments in the past four seasons.

Former South Africa batsman Boeta Dippenaar will lead a 15-member squad, which, unlike the other teams, comprises only home grown players.

Squad: Boeta Dippenaar (captain), Ryan Bailey, Morne van Wyk, S van Schalkwyk, Thandi Tshabalala, Rilee Rossouw, Victor Mpitsang, Ryan McLaren, Adrian McLaren, Alan Kruger, Jandre Coetzee, C de Villiers, Dillon du Preez, Dean Elgar, Reeza Hendricks.