Andrew Hudson's tenure as CSA convener of selectors likely to end

Cricket South Africa's convener of selectors Andrew Hudson's tenure is likely to come to an end as he isn't driving active transformation in the nation's cricket.

With the conclusion of this year's Cricket World Cup in March, CSA ended the contracts of all four panel members -Hudson, Shafiek Abrahams, Hussein Manack and Linda Zondi- and they are currently searching for a new selection panel.

The provincial union's CEOs and presidents have already been informed that they must vote for a new selection panel, with the deadline for nominations being Thursday, April 30. However, the current panel can be re-appointed if they are again nominated, Sport24 reported.

According to reports, Abrahams, Manack and Zondi are all expected to keep their positions, but Hudson is likely to be replaced, as there are believed to be conflicting reasons behind Hudson's imminent departure.

One insider revealed that Hudson has been in his role for too long, since 2010, and that the time seems right for change considering the fact that Hudson has another job at FNB and his desire to spend with his young family.

Another insider revealed that Hudson might be pushed out as part of the ongoing agenda towards aggressive transformation. He said that they need someone who is a little more active in transformation and Hudson isn't driving that.

Another source revealed that Hudson was partly to blame for the SMS scandal which broke following South Africa's Cricket World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. It was speculated that CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat sent an SMS to South Africa coach Russell Domingo to pick four players of colour for the semifinal match, the report added.