Cape Town, Dec. 25 -- The SA20 2025-26 season gets underway on Friday, marking a significant moment for South Africa's flagship T20 league. For the first time, the tournament will run through the festive period, raising a familiar question: has it come at the cost of Test cricket? Cricket South Africa's answer is clear -- no.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the decision was driven by the schedule outlined in the 2022 Future Tours Programme. South Africa had a gap in their international calendar, and CSA chose to keep the summer relatively light to focus on preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The month-long SA20 fit neatly into that window.

As per ESPNcricinfo, CSA says the league's impact goes beyond revenue. Income from the SA20 has he...