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Former Cricket Australia president Jack Clark dies aged 70

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Former Cricket Australia president Jack Clark has died in Adelaide, Australia, at the age of 70. Cricket Australia (CA) announced Clarke’s death on the His leadership in Australian cricket was profound and his loss will be felt across our community. May he rest in peace.” Clark was an influential figure during his tenure as CA chairman from 1999 to 2011.

During his tenure as CA president, the Big Bash League (BBL) was formed. He commissioned the Argus to review the performance of Pine Greens following the defeat of the home Ashes series in 2010-11.

Clark played first grade cricket for Glenelg in Adelaide and served as a director of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) for 21 years. In 2012, he was also declared an Honorary Life Member of SACA.

Current CA president Mike Baird praised Clark’s contribution to Australian cricket and said, ESPNcricinfo quoted Clark as saying: “Jack held important roles within Cricket Australia and the SACA, serving Australia, South Australia Made an outstanding contribution to international cricket and was loved by all. Known him throughout the game.”

“At a time when Australian cricket faces some significant challenges, Jack’s leadership in important areas such as governance and high performance is particularly important. Anyone who plays cricket with him will immediately feel Jack’s passion for the game. I On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Jack’s wife Sue, his daughters Georgie and Lucy, his extended family and many friends and all those who were lucky enough to know him,” he added.

In a statement from SACA, SACA president Will Rayner added: “Jack’s 21 years on the SACA board is testament to his unwavering commitment to South Australian cricket and Australian cricket, all His passion for the game is clear to anyone who knows him.”

“Jack was one of the true characters of this game. His laugh and zest for life were infectious and we will miss him deeply. Our thoughts are with his wife Sue and daughter Georgie at this difficult time With Lucy,” he concluded.

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