CSA breaks rank, says 'unanimous support' to ICC subject to approval

No sooner had the International Cricket Council presented a united front following a two-day board meeting at its Dubai headquarters, Cricket South Africa broke ranks, saying that the 'unanimous support' the ICC had received was subject to approval.

Prior to the meeting, CSA had opposed leaked draft proposals designed to give the sport's most financially powerful "Big Three" nations of India, England and Australia a greater say in the running of the world game.

On Tuesday the ICC announced in Dubai plans relating to the future structure, governing of the game and financial models of the organisation.

It said it had received unanimous support from members including CSA.

"CSA wishes to clarify the statement released by the ICC earlier today (Tuesday) with regard to the unanimous support at the ICC board meeting for key principles. We will be convening a joint session of our CSA board and certain key stakeholders as soon as is practically possible to consider the principles," Cricket SA said in a statement.

It said its support was subject to the approval of the respective boards of the member countries, after which a final decision would be taken at a follow-up ICC board meeting on February 8.

CSA president and board chairman Chris Nenzani said their position will be subject to full consideration by board and other stakeholders.

The South African cricketing body said it would make no further comment until the CSA board meeting, Sport24 reports.