Lorgat calls for independent inquiry into 'collapsed' T20 Global League

Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Haroon Lorgat said he was "really disappointed" to see T20 Global League collapse and called for an "independent inquiry" to unearth reasons behind its abandonment three years ago. T20 Global League comprising eight teams was scheduled to be held in South Africa from vember 2017 but it was deferred by a year due to lack of a broadcast deal and title sponsor. In June, 2018, event was replaced by Mzansi Super League, a league featuring six CSA-owned teams.

Lorgat calls for an independent inquiry

"I could t believe what I was hearing when I received news that T20 Global League was postponed or cancelled," Lorgat, who had stepped down in September 2017, was quoted as saying by 'Times Live'.

"It was such a good thing for cricket in SA and it left me with a feeling of real disappointment."

Lorgat had "mutually agreed to part ways" with CSA "because of a "breakdown" in ir relationship, mainly due to handling of T20 Global League. re were allegations that Lorgat had undermined board by withholding critical financial information related to league. Lorgat denied accusations of financial misinformation and said he had always kept members informed.

"re's documentary evidence to that effect. In fact Mr Moroe, (chairman of GLT20 board), Mr Nenzani, Mr von Zeuner and Mr Khan all served on a sub-committee into which I reported regularly," said 60-year-old, who also served as ICC CEO between 2008 and 2012.

"As for T20 Global League, I would be pleased to see an independent inquiry," said Lorgat.

Three months after Lorgat's departure, CSA board chairperson and president Chris Nenzani had come up with a statement saying that financial irregularities were found. "A complete reconciliation of total expenditure incurred on T20GL has been concluded and we can w confirm that all monies have been adequately accounted for and that we have found irregularities or financial mismanment," Nenzani had said in statement. 

Im credits: PTI / AP / Social Meida