Cricket Australia (CA) is currently struggling with economic crisis due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Meanwhile, CA's Chief Executive (CEO) Kevin Roberts has resigned from the post. He laid off 80% of his employees due to financial constraints. After this, he was getting a lot of criticism. In place of Roberts, Nick Hockley has been appointed CA's interim chief executive. Earlier in 2018, Roberts became Chief Executive in place of James Sutherland. His contract was to end next year.
Australia is scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October-November this year. After this, India also has to play 4 Tests and 3 ODIs home series. If the Indian team does not go on tour, CA could suffer a loss of 2400 crores.
After resigning, Roberts said, "I got such a big post in the board and on this game, for which I consider myself lucky. I quite like the post of CEO of Cricket Australia. Our players and staff are all fantastic. We have done a lot for the game. I am proud of what we all achieved together. I thank those who give their blood and sweat to this game. "
States Association was upset with Roberts' decisions:
CA officials are jointly selected by the Cricket Association of all States of Australia. Several employees were fired, with Roberts cutting all the association's funds. Also, a test match of the India-Australia series was to be held in Perth, whose host was taken away. All the associations were angry with these decisions.
Apart from Cricket Australia, the condition of rugby is also deteriorating. Earlier, big officials of the game like Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle and National Rugby League (NRL) CEO Todd Greenberg have also been removed from their posts.
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