The Northerns Titans will have their big guns available for the start of their T20 Challenge title defence.

Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram, big-hitting Heinrich Klaasen, quick Lungi Ngidi and leg spinner Tabraiz Shamsi have all been named in the Titans squad for the first three rounds.

SA U19 stars Steve Stolk and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have also been included.

“Steve and Lhuan-dre are the talk of the town at the moment after their performances at the U19 world cup and their involvement with us in the T20 Challenge will definitely assist their development,” said Titans head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.

The Titans get their T20 Challenge underway at home against the North West Dragons on Friday, March 8.

Northerns Titans squad: Sibonelo Makhanya, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Aiden Markram, Donovan Ferreira, Neil Brand, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Dayyaan Galiem, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Steve Stolk, Tladi Bokako, Ayabulela Gqamane, Aaron Phangiso, Heinrich Klaasen, Jack Lees, Matthew Boast, Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi.