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LONDON. — South Africa and India have agreed a compromise deal which will see India’s tour of South Africa go ahead, it was announced  yesterday, with Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Haroon Lorgat “withdrawn” from India-related matters. A joint statement issued by CSA and the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India said their sides will now play two Tests and three one-day internationals, although the dates and venues have still to be announced.

Relations between the two boards deteriorated as a result of reported BCCI anger at the way Lorgat had dealt with them in his previous role as chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

However, the joint statement, which followed discussions between the two boards during the recent ICC meeting in London, said Lorgat would have a reduced role in CSA’s dealings with the BCCI. — AFP.