4.5 million rands in severance for Mickey Arthur

South African cricket coach Mickey Arthur resigned from his position a few days back citing differences in “vision” for South African cricket with the governing body CSA. Soon after his resignation the entire selection committee was sacked by CSA with a complete revamp expected soon.

Numerous theories ever since have been doing the rounds including Smith-Arthur tussle and teams’ performance as a reason for the upheaval. In a latest revelation, it has come to light that Arthur has been paid a hefty severance amount by CSA which begs a few questions. One, was his resignation a mere formality and that he was actually asked to leave and therefore the severance? Two, Is there something more to it than meets the eye in terms of both internal politics as well as outside political influence?

South Africa is going to be in India for a crucial away series between two closely matched teams from the top of ICC rankings. I just wish South African cricketers arrive here with their focus on Cricket and not the adjoining politics. Politics is going to overshadow cricket this time or so it appears...