South African Government Suspends CSA, Takes Control Of Cricket In The Country

SOUTH African cricket has undergone a significant upheaval as per the latest developments. The South African Olympic body has taken over the charge of cricket in the country, which could entirely go against the rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on government interference. The same could lead the national team being prohibited from competing at the international level.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has witnessed some resignations of late as, including the boss Chris Neznani and CEO Jacques Faul vacating their position. The South African cricket team played their last international game back in March when they faced Australia in the three-game ODI series with the Proteas whitewashing their opponents.

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has directed the CSA through a letter that all their stakeholders have to step aside from the administration position on full pay as the SASCOC has demanded that there existed plenty of