“Catastrophic”: Kevin Pietersen Reacts To State Of Cricket Affairs In South Africa | Cricket News

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has requested Cricket South Africa (CSA) executives to step apart. Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has made his displeasure identified on the flip of occasions. Taking to Twitter, Pietersen wrote: “Goodness me! What’s happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic. I feel so sorry for the many amazing people that work in that organisation and to all the players that are suffering at the hands of this disaster! Sport unites SA! This horror show is finishing cricket!”

Goodness me! What’s occurring to cricket in SA is catastrophic.

I really feel so sorry for the numerous superb those who work in that organisation and to all of the gamers which might be struggling by the hands of this catastrophe!

Sport unites SA! This horror present is ending cricket!

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) September 11, 2020

Cricket South Africa mentioned that it doesn’t agree with the decision taken by the SASCOC, and is taking authorized recommendation after its board and senior executives have been instructed to step apart by the SASCOC.

“Cricket South Africa (CSA) has received the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee’s (SASCOC) communication pertaining to various resolutions which SASCOC has passed in relation to CSA. CSA, including its Members’ Council, does not agree with the resolution taken by SASCOC and has not had the opportunity to engage with SASCOC on various issues raised in the communication,” CSA mentioned in a press release.

“In addition, CSA is taking legal advice regarding the basis on which SASCOC has sought to intervene in the business affairs of CSA. CSA does, however, commit to engaging further with SASCOC to understand its position and to find common ground with it in the best interests of cricket. The Members’ Council and the Directors of the Board of CSA will hold a joint workshop this weekend to discuss critical matters,” the assertion added.