No surprise at Graeme Smith’s withdrawal from possible CSA gig

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No surprise at Graeme Smith’s withdrawal from possible CSA gig
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It’s high time someone from within CSA starts challenging the increasingly authoritarian and disorganised reign of chief executive officer Thabang Moroe.

In these gloomy times for local cricket, Graeme Smith’s withdrawal from consideration for the newly created role of director of cricket at Cricket South Africa would seem to be yet another hammer blow. The sport is yearning for some intellectual capital and the Proteas’ most successful captain would have certainly added immense experience into the mix. However, Smith’s withdrawal might be a blessing in disguise. From the outset, I must point out that I rate “Biff’s” insights highly.

The sport is yearning for some intellectual capital and the Proteas’ most successful captain would have certainly added immense experience into the mix.From the outset, I must point out that I rate “Biff’s” insights highly. We’re also well aware of his strong personality, which was perhaps the most exciting prospect of him taking the job.Smith’s brand value is pretty high right now. In other words, he’ll always be in demand for cricket-related gigs.

It sounds perfectly normal in theory, but CSA’s struggles suggest that won’t be the case under the current dispensation.

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