India, Sept. 13 -- Having joined Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 auction, it wasn't much of a surprise for fans as Aiden Markram was purchased by Durban Super Giants. Owned by LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, Durban acquired Markram for 14 million rand and appointed him as skipper.

It was one of the highest bids in SA20 history, only bettered by Dewald Brevis, who was purchased by Pretoria Capitals for 16.5 million rand.

Speaking to The Times of India, Markram weighed in on having the same owner in both IPL and SA20, and revealed that it 'does help'.

"It does help. I enjoy consistency. I enjoy mingling with good people regularly and that's exactly what this franchise is all about. So, now that I'm with them in two of the leagues is really...