Cricket South Africa dropped a bombshell on Thursday announcing that it had parted ways with Chief Executive Officer, Harron Lorgat.
The news came as the Proteas began the two-test series against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom and later prepare for the arrival of India.
In a statement CSA President, Chris Nenzani, said that “today that CSA and Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat, have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.”
Nenzani stated that the reason was due to a breakdown in the relationship between the Board and the Chief Executive.
“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,” Nenzani said.
“The Board unanimously felt that it was in the best interest of the organization that we agreed to a mutual separation agreement with Lorgat.”
“It was a tough call for us to make and we recognize that Mr Lorgat had made a big contribution to the success of the organization 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 endeavors.”
“We look forward to see him in the future,” concluded Nenzani.
According to the statement Lorgat thanked the CSA Board for “their wholesome support during my time, especially in my early years at CSA.”
“It is most unfortunate that we must part ways in this manner, but it is the best way forward for CSA,” said Lorgat.
CSA Vice-President, Thabang Moroe, has been appointed by the Board as the acting CEO, while the search for a new CEO begins.
