Cricket SA CE Haroon Lorgat has quit his post with immediate effect after a breakdown in relations with the board, Cricket SA president Chris Nenzani said on Thursday. "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," said Nenzani. "The board unanimously felt that it was in the best interest of the organisation that we agreed to a mutual separation agreement with Mr Lorgat." Nenzani did not go into detail about the breakdown in relations but it has been reported there was concern about Lorgat’s role in setting up the new Global T20 league, due to start in November. Lorgat was appointed CE in 2013, initially on a three-year contract extended until July 2019. Cricket SA vice-president Thabang Moroe will take over as acting CE. A former first-class cricketer, Lorgat was treasurer of the then United Cricket Board of SA and was convener of selectors before being appointed...
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