Lorgat quits as Cricket SA boss

johannesburg — Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat has quit his post with immediate effect following a breakdown with the organisation’s board, CSA president Chris Nenzani announced on Thursday.

“We recently tried on a few occasions to remedy the situation between Mr Lorgat and the board, but we have not been successful in finding a satisfactory resolution,” said Nenzani.

“The Board unanimously felt that it was in the best interest of the organisation that we agreed to a mutual separation agreement with Mr Lorgat.”

Nenzani did not go into details about the breakdown in relations but it has been reported in local media that there were concerns about Lorgat’s role in the setting-up of a new Twenty20 tournament, the Global T20 league, which is due to start in November.

According to the CSA statement, Lorgat said: “It is most unfortunate that we must part ways in this manner, but it is the best way forward for CSA.”

CSA vice-president Thabang Moroe will take over as acting chief executive.

Lorgat, 57, was appointed chief executive of CSA in 2013, initially on a three-year contract. His contract was extended until July 2019.

Meanwhile, Ajay Sethi, who owns franchise, Nelson Mandela Bay Stars, in South Africa’s T20 Global League, told Khaleej Times: “He (Haroon Logart) contributed to SA Cricket and global cricket, great administrator and he contributed lot to T20, but cricket will continue, show must go on as institutions are greater than game and game belongs to people.” —