BCCI and CSA bosses to meet in Dubai
BCCI Honorary Secretary Sanjay Patel, and his counterpart from Cricket South Africa (CSA), CEO Haroon Lorgat, will meet during the upcoming ICC Committee meeting scheduled for 16 and 17 September in Dubai.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Honorary Secretary Sanjay Patel, and his counterpart from Cricket South Africa (CSA), CEO Haroon Lorgat, will meet during the upcoming ICC Committee meeting scheduled for 16 and 17 September in Dubai.
The meeting has been agreed after several conversations between the two boards over the past few days as they work towards resolving scheduling issues around the end-of-year tour to South Africa by India.
The two Boards have been in discussion following reports of a shortened tour by India to South Africa later this year. The BCCI this week confirmed a series against the West Indies in November, when part of the SA was due to take place.
In response to the recent reports, Mr. Lorgat said: "There has rightly been concern about reports of a shortened tour by India but I am looking forward to meeting Sanjay so that we can work out the best possible schedule under the present circumstances.
"As custodians we have a responsibility to act in the best interests of the game and all our stakeholders. It is clear to me that both our Boards are committed to working together to ensure the wonderful relationship we have had for the past 22 years is strengthened.
"As South Africans we will always be grateful to the Indian Government for the leading role they played in first enforcing the sports boycott during the dark years of apartheid and later, together with the BCCI, facilitating our return to the world family of cricket nations.
"While we would not want to disappoint our fans and stakeholders and keep them abreast of developments, we have to follow official communication protocols in dealing with this matter, so we ask for patience and support as we engage our counterparts at the BCCI.
"We are truly heartened by the messages of support from fans and commercial partners and wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for their understanding."
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