'Disappointed With Cricket Australia': South Africa Asks ICC To Intervene

In the aftermath of Cricket Australia's decision to pull out of the South Africa tour, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider means of redress

As per the report, CSA has not lodged a formal complaint and sent its letter as a means of opening the door to communication about how best to manage the international cricket schedule during the Covid-19 pandemic.

CSA Director of Cricket Graeme Smith had termed CA's decision to pull out of the tour as frustrating.

"We are extremely disappointed by the decision of CA. CSA has been working tirelessly in recent weeks to ensure that we meet every single expectation of CA," Smith had said in a statement.

"This was set to be the longest tour in a BSE comprising a three-match Test series that was scheduled to begin with Australia's arrival later in the month. So to be informed about the CA decision at the eleventh hour is frustrating," he added.

Cricket Australia's interim CEO Nick Hockley had, however, revealed that an offer was made to host the Proteas for the Test series Down Under but CSA declined, citing other commitments.