CSA board to discuss T20 Global League's fate

A potentially decisive weekend awaits South African cricket when CSA's board meets, ahead of its annual awards, to discuss the fate of the T20 Global League and the position of the CEO, which has been occupied in acting capacity by Thabang Moroe since Haroon Lorgat's departure last September.

Moroe's term ended on Thursday, but he remains in a decision-making capacity until advised further. CSA have not advertised for new candidates, which makes it likely Moroe will continue in the role for at least another month.

In his nine months as CEO, Moroe has overseen some of the most turbulent times in South African cricket, including the postponement of the first edition of the T20 Global League after massive financial losses were predicted in the absence of a broadcast deal. Moroe has since been on various task-teams working to revive the tournament but CSA's Member's Council - made up of the presidents of the provincial affiliates - have yet to approve a proper structure for it.

ESPNcricinfo understands there is a push within CSA to make the T20 Global League happen in November, even if it takes place on a smaller scale than originally planned. When the league was launched last June, it was an eight-team affair (with seven of them owned by foreigners) and boasted many international players. But if it is to take place in 2018, it would likely resemble the domestic T20 tournament, with several South African national players taking part but few big-name overseas stars. SuperSport appears to be the likeliest broadcast partner.

If the board does not make a decision on the league this weekend, a final one is expected by the end of June, when CSA also hopes to sign a new MOU with the South African Cricketers Association (SACA) after the old one expired in April. All players, both international and domestic, remain on contract thanks to a temporary extension of the previous MOU.