Cricket South Africa said it will consider hosting the ICC Champions Trophy once it receives an official invite.

CSA Chief Executive Gerald Majola said in a statement that they would consider the option once they receive an official communique from the ICC expected next week.

"We have asked the ICC to provide us with a financial model and our Board will discuss the matter once we have received this model and an official ICC invitation," he said.

"We would also have to follow the Government protocols for hosting a major international event. If the finances and protocols are right and our Board agrees to accept the invitation, then we have the infrastructures and the expertise from recently hosting two ICC world championships to stage a successful tournament at short notice.

CT set for South Africa

"It is a 12-day tournament that will require two venues which is well within our capabilities." The ICC yesterday said Sri Lanka had agreed to step aside because there could be no guarantee of favourable weather at that time of the year.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 24 to October 5 this year.