Sutherland quits as Cricket Australia CEO
Wednesday - June 6, 2018 2:02 pm ,
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Sutherland quits as Cricket Australia CEO
Melbourne June 6 (IANS) Following the infamous ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket Cricket Australia s turbulent times do not seem to be over. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James Sutherland announced his resignation on Wednesday after a 17-year stint.
Sutherland s resignation has come a week ahead of the national team s ODI series opener against England in London and more than two months on from the ball-tampering crisis and amid an independent cultural review into CA.
Sutherland has provided 12 months notice and will continue in his current position until a suitable replacement is found according to a CA statement.
"After nearly 20 years at Cricket Australia the time is right. I feel very comfortable that this is the right time for me and a good time for the game " Sutherland said in a press release.
"In the last 12 months we have laid key foundation stones which have included a new strategy for Australian cricket a new MoU with the Australian Cricketers Association that provides certainty for our male and female cricketers and just recently a new domestic broadcast rights deals that will see broader TV coverage and significant increases in revenue flowing into the game.
"With these foundations in place I feel that it is a good time to hand over the reins to a new CEO. My successor will have a strong and stable platform from which to lead our national strategy and to deliver on our bold aspirations to grow cricket as Australia s favourite sport and a sport for all Australians.
"As it has been over the last 20 years it will be a privilege and honour to continue to serve the game over the remaining months that I am in office " he added.
The 52-year-old Sutherland took over the reins at CA from Malcolm Speed in July 2001 having been employed with the organisation as Chief Financial Officer.
It has been a tumultuous period for Australian cricket with the resignation of national men s team coach Darren Lehmann also part of the fallout from the ball-tampering affair for which leadership duo Steve Smith and David Warner were each banned for a year.
Young opener Cameron Bancroft who was the main culprit in the sandpaper gate was banned for nine months.
--IANS tri/mr
Sutherland s resignation has come a week ahead of the national team s ODI series opener against England in London and more than two months on from the ball-tampering crisis and amid an independent cultural review into CA.
Sutherland has provided 12 months notice and will continue in his current position until a suitable replacement is found according to a CA statement.
"After nearly 20 years at Cricket Australia the time is right. I feel very comfortable that this is the right time for me and a good time for the game " Sutherland said in a press release.
"In the last 12 months we have laid key foundation stones which have included a new strategy for Australian cricket a new MoU with the Australian Cricketers Association that provides certainty for our male and female cricketers and just recently a new domestic broadcast rights deals that will see broader TV coverage and significant increases in revenue flowing into the game.
"With these foundations in place I feel that it is a good time to hand over the reins to a new CEO. My successor will have a strong and stable platform from which to lead our national strategy and to deliver on our bold aspirations to grow cricket as Australia s favourite sport and a sport for all Australians.
"As it has been over the last 20 years it will be a privilege and honour to continue to serve the game over the remaining months that I am in office " he added.
The 52-year-old Sutherland took over the reins at CA from Malcolm Speed in July 2001 having been employed with the organisation as Chief Financial Officer.
It has been a tumultuous period for Australian cricket with the resignation of national men s team coach Darren Lehmann also part of the fallout from the ball-tampering affair for which leadership duo Steve Smith and David Warner were each banned for a year.
Young opener Cameron Bancroft who was the main culprit in the sandpaper gate was banned for nine months.
--IANS tri/mr
