Mr Speaker, I would like to discuss the role of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in reducing their tour to South Africa. I think what we have here is a situation of bullying of the worst kind by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. To suggest that they can choose who our leadership is of Cricket SA, CSA, I find, frankly, disgusting.
All revenue in cricket is really controlled by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, some 70% worldwide, and here you have a situation where we were excluded from the financial discussions at recent discussions about the Champion's League, where we have a 20% stake of control. I find that absolutely abnormal and sickening.
The CSA has become a weak organisation and has not listened to the findings of the Nicholson Commission regarding governance and independent directors who, more often than not, are not independent when elected. The question is: Why has the Minister not responded? Clearly the Brics accord does not extend to the sports field. I think this is problematic. The result is that the CSA will be potentially ruined. Transformation and development on the ground will be badly affected, as some R300 million is going to be lost because of the shortened tour.
On a lighter note, Mr Speaker, I would like to wish the Western Province rugby team all the best for the Currie Cup final. By now, you will know my role with the Sharks, but if I listen to some of the local commentators on Saturday nights ... [Time expired.] [Laughter.]