Cricket SA parts ways with CEO Haroon Lorgat

CSA president, Chris Nenzani, has confirmed the news, citing a breakdown in the relationship between the board and Lorgat.

He says there has been numerous attempts to remedy the situation.

"But we have not been successful in finding a satisfactory resolution. The Board unanimously felt that it was in the best interest of the organization that we agreed to a mutual separation agreement with Mr Lorgat," Nenzani says.

He says it was not an easy decision.

"It was a tough call for us to make and we recognise that Mr Lorgat had made a big contribution to the success of the organisation and together with the board was instrumental in changing the fortunes of CSA when it had endured a troublesome period 5 years ago.

"We are all saddened by this turn of events, but at the same time we need to look forward to ensure new leadership at CSA builds on the solid foundation laid by Mr Lorgat. On behalf of all of us at CSA, I would like to thank Haroon for his excellent leadership and sterling contribution and wish him well in his future endeavours," Nenzani says. 

In a statement released by CSA, Lorgat thanks the board for its support, especially during his earlier years at the organisation. 

"It is most unfortunate that we must part ways in this manner, but it is the best way forward for CSA. It was an honour to lead the organisation and I am proud of what we have achieved over the past few years to make CSA widely recognised as the best run sports federation in South Africa.

"I must take this opportunity to sincerely thank all my staff, our players, the wonderful set of commercial partners, the media and every other person that I have had the pleasure of engaging with during my term," Lorgat says. 

CSA vice president, Thabang Moroe, has been appointed as the acting CEO.