Smith named Zalmi coach, Monarchs rope in Fleming

The eight-team Global T20 League will kick start from October. (Photo: AP)

Stellenbosch Monarchs have appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as their head coach. (Photo: BCCI)

Eric Simmons will play the role of assistant coach. (Photo: AFP)

This will be Smith’s first assignment as head coach. He will have Geoffrey Toyana as the assistant. (Photo: AP)

Smith is vastly experienced and has captained South Africa for almost a decade and the Zalmi owners will be hoping that he will bring all his experience into play while selecting a team from a pool of 400 players. (Photo: AP)

The other teams of the league are also not far behind. Durban Qalandars have roped in Paddy Upton along with former Pakistan fast bowler Aqib Javed. (Photo: AFP)

Graeme Smith said he is very excited to be a part of the franchise. (Photo: @JAfridi10)

Benoni Zalmi owner, who also owns Pakistan Super League team Peshawar Zalmi made the announcement.(Photo: @JAfridi10)

Benoni Zalmi has appointed former South Africa captain Graeme Smith as their head coach for the inaugural edition of South Africa’s franchise based T20 Global League. (Photo: @JAfridi10)