The world of Norman Arendse

In an indepth interview to the Cape Times , Norman Arendse, the president of Cricket South Africa, speaks out on the controversial transformation policy, his version of the Andre Nel-Charl Langeveldt fiasco, relationship with Mickey Arthur,

Kanishkaa Balachandran

25-Feb-2013

In an indepth interview to the Cape Times, Norman Arendse, the president of Cricket South Africa, speaks out on the controversial transformation policy, his version of the Andre Nel-Charl Langeveldt fiasco, relationship with Mickey Arthur, women's cricket, Twenty20 and his cricket career as well.

All I can say is that I did not interfere in the team selection. I never took him out and put in Charl Langeveldt. Whoever spread that story must take responsibility. It is absolute lies.

He also shares his opinion on Langeveldt signing as a Kolpak player.

But yes, it has been disappointing that Charl made himself unavailable, and also his turning down of a contract offered by CSA. The irony is that he would have been an automatic choice for England, and the further irony is that Andre Nel has benefited from his non-availability.

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Kanishkaa Balachandran is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo