Cricket South Africa to be sued?
Pretoria Mavericks franchise owner Hiren Bhanu has heavily criticised Cricket South Africa, as the future of the T20 Global League – and the specifics of its composition – remained in the balance this week.
The tournament was due to take place late last year, but was postponed to November 2018 after the controversial departure of former CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat.
CSA have since announced plans to partner with broadcaster SuperSport in a new-look, six-franchise competition. This tournament will not allow for private ownership, which has angered Bhanu, the Durban Qalandars’ Sameen Rana and others.
Last week’s two heated meetings in Mumbai and Dubai, between several former T20 Global League owners and CSA representatives, did little to placate Bhanu and company.
Bhanu is currently pursuing an interdict against CSA, to prevent any T20 tournament being played in Centurion.
“They’ve given us no alternative. We’re going ahead and suing them,” he was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. “We have no choice. They are all liars.
“How is it possible that we, as former owners, can get a stake later, when SuperSport are 49 percent partners in your new entity and you haven’t even asked their consent? It’s nonsense.”
Nelson Mandela Bay Stars owner Ajay Sethi added: “CSA have continuously changed their position and have shown no interest in working with the current T20 Global League owners.
“As owners, we now have no option but to go the legal route and consider all legal options to protect our interests.”
Losses incurred by last year’s postponement have been estimated to be R220 million. Legal proceedings will see this figure grow substantially.
Domestic T20 tournaments, featuring local and international stars, have since been launched in the United Arab Emirates and Canada. The Caribbean Premier League, Indian Premier League and Big Bash League in Australia continue to thrive.
Latest
-
NewsPaul Collingwood backs Ollie Pope to lead England fightback at Lord’s
South Africa’s charge was halted by the rain.
-
NewsOllie Pope’s bid to lead England recovery against South Africa halted by rain
Pope was unbeaten on 61 in England’s 116 for six when rain brought an early end to the day’s play.
-
NewsRain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa
The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.
-
NewsSir Andrew Strauss hopes review will make English game ‘cleaner and more simple’
Strauss was asked earlier this year by the ECB to begin a review of English cricket.
-
NewsOllie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early
The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.
-
NewsJemimah Rodrigues: Women’s Indian Premier League can build on the Hundred’s work
The inaugural season was seen as a resounding success for its acceleration of the women’s game
-
The HundredDeandra Dottin’s an all-round success as Manchester Originals beat Welsh Fire
The former West Indies star excelled with bat and ball at Old Trafford.
-
NewsBen Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances
England begin their Test series with South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday aiming to keep playing bold cricket.
-
NewsDean Elgar warns South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’
The Proteas skipper also insisted nothing should be read into their heavy defeat to England Lions last week.
-
IrelandIreland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38
The 38-year-old’s century secured a famous World Cup victory over England in 2011.