Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland resigns

Cricket Australia's (CA) CEO James Sutherland announced in Melbourne today that he had resigned from his post after serving for seventeen years.

Sutherland will continue in his position till a replacement is found, his notice period will extend to 12 months, reports said.

"After nearly 20 years at Cricket Australia, the time is right. I feel very comfortable that this is the right time for me and a good time for the game," Sutherland said 

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Sutherland's resignation comes nearly two months after the ball-tampering row which shook the foundations of Australian cricket leading to the suspension of ex-captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Australian coach Darren Lehmann resigned during the disastrous South Africa tour with Sutherland playing the role of a firefighter. 
    
"In the last 12 months we have laid key foundation stones which have included a new strategy for Australian cricket, a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Cricketers' Association that provides certainty for our male and female cricketers, and just recently, a new domestic broadcast rights deals that will see broader TV coverage and significant increases in revenue flowing into the game,"  Sutherland while announcing his resignation.

"With these foundations in place, I feel that it is a good time to hand over the reins to a new CEO. My successor will have a strong and stable platform from which to lead our national strategy and to deliver on our bold aspirations to grow cricket as Australia’s favourite sport and a sport for all Australians," he said.  

"As it has been over the last 20 years, it will be a privilege and honour to continue to serve the game over the remaining months that I am in office," Sutherland added.