Smith cleared of racism, CSA ordered to pay costs
Former CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith has been cleared by two independent arbitrators of racism allegations against him.
Former CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith has been cleared by two independent arbitrators of racism allegations against him.
Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki says the vacant director of cricket post must be filled “urgently”.
CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki says the ongoing disciplinary process against former director of cricket Graeme Smith will provide “closure” for both parties.
While the majority of the 16-man contracted Proteas players group announced last week earned performance-based retentions, a few were rewarded for average contributions, writes RYAN VREDE.
Pholetsi Moseki has been appointed as permanent CEO of Cricket South Africa, having been acting CEO since December 2020.
Graeme Smith’s arbitration hearing is expected to be wrapped up next week.
Former Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe is reportedly furious about how he has been dragged into CSA’s disciplinary case against head coach Mark Boucher.
Independent board chairman Lawson Naidoo says Cricket South Africa’s “hands are tied” in terms of further investigating the appointments of Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher.
Mark Boucher’s labour lawyer Mohammed Chavoos says there’s “nothing unique” about the Proteas coach’s matter with Cricket South Africa.
Those arguing Mark Boucher’s case on the basis of an upturn in results need to seriously examine their morals, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Cricket South Africa is set to take disciplinary action against its director of cricket and former Proteas captain Graeme Smith next week.
Cricket South Africa will institute formal inquiries into the conduct of director of cricket Graeme Smith and Proteas coach Mark Boucher.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced Castore as its official apparel partner for the next three years.
Mark Boucher being prepared to litigate the accusation of him being part of singing a racist song about Paul Adams is emotionally immature and sets a precedent which significantly undermines any steps towards racial reconciliation in South African cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Allegations of racial discrimination in South African cricket have been made during a month of hearings, with one star claiming he was blasted as a “quota player” and that representing the national team was “no dream”.