Airtel Champions League commissioner Lalit Modi insisted no definite decision had been taken on this year's venue.

CSA said on their official website that they would host the tournament which features domestic Twenty20 competition winners from across the world, claiming it was "their turn" to stage the event. They have since taken the statement down.

Modi claimed the announcement was premature and told Sky Sports News: "It is absolutely not true yet, but they are a hot contender.

"I am the chairman of the Champions League and what we have done is request a few of the boards to let us know if they are ready to host the Champions League.

"The Champions League has been conceived to be a travelling tournament, we have also spoken to Australia, the ECB and the BCCI to affirm whether they are ready to host.

"I think what happened is the (South African) board approved that they would like to host it and South Africa definitely is in hot contention for that without doubt. The decision is still to be decided upon by the Champions League board."

Modi also said that the composition of the event had still not been decided upon.