Cricket South Africa postpones September 5 AGM
Cricket | September 01, 2020 14:42 ISTThe board had recently sacked chief executive Thabang Moroe stating he had "committed acts of serious misconduct" following the independent forensic investigation.
The board had recently sacked chief executive Thabang Moroe stating he had "committed acts of serious misconduct" following the independent forensic investigation.
This comes amidst the resignation of its former Acting CEO, who stepped down from the post on Tuesday.
The appointment has been made following the resignation of Chris Nenzani who stepped down as the president of the Members' Council and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CSA on Monday.
As per a CSA statement, Nenzani stepped down on Friday, less than a month before he was expected to be at the board's AGM on September 5. His term was extended by 12 months in 2019.
Smith hinted that actions of a few people at senior positions have brought disrepute to the organisation and said media "leaks" have contributed to the current internal problems.
Cricket South Africa will initiate plans to address the racial allegations and oversee the healing, restoration and uniting process of cricket players, fans, and the nation.
The "players and support staff" who tested positive for COVID-19 will now self-isolate for ten days, said Cricket South Africa in a statement.
The T20 Global League comprising eight teams was scheduled to be held in South Africa from November 2017 but it was deferred by a year due to lack of a broadcast deal and title sponsor.
Cricket South Africa conducted fifty tests ahead of 3TCricket, six of which returned positive.
In a statement, the former cricketers also threw their weight behind current South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was recently criticised by ex-Proteas like Pat Symcox and Boeta Dippenar for supporting the BLM campaign.
In a media statement, CSA underlined that the board was founded on the principles of non-racialism and inclusion.
While the cricketers won't be wearing the logo in the 3TC exhibition match, CSA is finding new expressions to support 'Black Lives Matter' movement.
The Solidarity Cup, which will see 24 of South Africa's top cricketers feature in three teams playing two halves in a single match, was scheduled to be held on June 27
Cricketing activity in South Africa has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
CSA conducted over 100 tests throughout the country on affiliate staff and some of the contracted professional players
After talking to various stakeholders, the CSA felt more work is needed to stage the tournament and took the decision to postpone it.
AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, and Kagiso Rabada will be the three captains. No players will be compelled to participate in the event which will become June 27 at Supersport Park.
A select group of players from Sri Lanka, especially bowlers, will resume training on Monday as confirmed by the cricket board on Sunday, amid efforts to restart the sports post the coronavirus break.
De Kock and Ngidi have both been nominated in the following three categories: SA Men's Cricketer of the Year, ODI Cricketer of the Year and T20 Cricketer of the Year. In addition, the wicketkeeper-batsman has been nominated in Test Cricketer of the Year category.
While shortened tours with a reduction in numbers of Tests in bilateral contests might be a way forward owing to the financial pressure, Faul opined that Test series will depend on opponents.
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