Candidate Johan Clarke is no longer in contention to be Cricket Boland’s president.
Cricket Boland have been without a president since Angelo Carollisen’s resignation in 2022.
“We would like to announce that we have received communication fromJohan Clarke informing us that he has decided to withdraw his candidacy for the position of president,” read a statement from Cricket Boland.
“Clarke expressed his gratitude for the support and encouragement he received throughout his candidacy. However, after thorough evaluation of the potential harm that his candidacy can cause Cricket Boland, he believes that it is in the best interest of Cricket Boland that he does not seek election to the high office of president.
“Clarke extends his best wishes to the remaining candidates and expresses his full support for the incoming president of Cricket Boland. He remains committed to serving the cricket community in other capacities and contributing to the growth and success of the organisation and reiterate that his fate lies in the hands of Boland’s members.
“The search for the next president of Cricket Boland continues, and the organisation will announce further updates in due course. James Fortuin, the chief executive officer, confirmed that, on recommendation of the board, the members council of Cricket Boland resolves to vet all candidates henceforth. This process will start with the election of the president and the non-independent directors’ positions that are currently vacant.”
Clarke has worked with Whalers Cricket Academy and Hermanus Cricket Club as well.