Former CA chair Jack Clarke dies aged 70

Former Cricket Australia chair Jack Clarke has passed away in Adelaide aged 70. Clarke was an influential figure in Australian cricket having served on the CA board from 1999 to 2011 and was chair for the final three years of his tenure. The Enormous Slam Association was sent off during his experience as seat from 2008 to 2011 and he likewise charged the Argus survey into the exhibition of the Australian group following the 2010-11 home Cinders series rout that prompted a reshaping of CA's superior presentation arm. Clarke, who had a long profession as a specialist in the wake of playing grade cricket in Adelaide for Glenelg, likewise filled in as a chief with the South Australian Cricket Relationship for a considerable length of time and was made a Privileged Life Individual from the SACA in 2012. "Jack was an extraordinary supporter of Australian, South Australian and worldwide cricket in his significant jobs with Cricket Australia and the SACA, and much-adored by all who knew him across the game," current CA seat Mike Baird said. "Jack's administration in imperative regions including administration and superior execution was especially significant during when Australian cricket confronted a few huge difficulties. Jack's energy for the game was promptly obvious to any individual who partook in a day at the cricket with him. "For Cricket Australia, I might want to give my most profound sympathies to Jack's significant other Sue, his girls Georgie and Lucy, his more distant family and numerous companions, and every one of those lucky to have known him." Will Rayner, the SACA seat, said: "Jack was one of the genuine characters of the game. His chuckle and vitality was irresistible, and we will miss him beyond a doubt."