Cricket South Africa (CSA) held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, reflecting on a landmark year for South African cricket and the conclusion of the organisation’s four-year financial cycle covering the period 2022-23 to 2025-26.
The previous financial year, spanning 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026, featured historic achievements on the field, continued growth across the cricket pipeline and significant investment into cricket infrastructure ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
On the field, the Proteas Men made history by claiming the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title following a five-wicket victory over Australia at Lord’s in June 2025, securing South Africa’s first senior men’s ICC trophy in 27 years. The achievement formed part of a record-breaking period in test cricket that included a 10-match winning streak.
The Proteas Women continued their impressive performances on the global stage, reaching their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final in India in 2025. Captain Laura Wolvaardt finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 571 runs as South Africa reached a third consecutive senior women’s ICC World Cup final across the ODI and T20I formats.
The SA U19 Women also reached the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, further highlighting the continued progress of the women’s cricket pathway.
Financially, CSA recorded a net loss of R440.6 million for the 2025/26 financial year as the organisation concluded the final year of its four-year financial cycle.
The result follows two profitable years during the cycle and significant investment into the future of the game, with CSA closing the four years with cumulative revenue of R4.836 billion and a cumulative net profit of R492.9 million.
The organisation also continued preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, investing more than R300 million in infrastructure upgrades across host venues. The investment forms part of CSA’s commitment to ensuring the tournament delivers a lasting legacy for cricket and the broader South African economy.
Other notable highlights from the 2025/26 period included:
KFC Mini Cricket reached more than 141 044 young players under the age of 12, including 61 463 girls, across more than 5 318 schools, supported by 11 196 volunteer coaches.
A total of 280 753 children, including 77 376 girls, participated in Youth and Schools cricket from foundation phase through to high school.
561 teams competed nationwide in the Schools SA20.
CSA invested more than R300 million in infrastructure upgrades ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
CSA concluded five additional commercial partnerships during the reporting period.
More than 500 million viewers were reached around the world.
CSA’s Net Promoter Score remained resilient, from 6.7 to 6.8, while its GlobeScan Thick Trust score increased from 62.6 in 2023 to 67.3 in 2025.
SIGNIFICANT DIGITAL GROWTH
CSA recorded significant digital growth, with 21.5 million views on YouTube, representing 186 per cent growth, while channel subscribers increased by 199 per cent.
Chairperson of the CSA Board Pearl Maphoshe commented: “The conclusion of this four-year cycle provides us with an opportunity to reflect on how far Cricket South Africa has come, while remaining focused on the work still required to ensure the long-term sustainability of the game.
“Good governance remains fundamental to everything we do. Over the past year, the Board has continued to strengthen the governance structures that support the organisation, while ensuring that our executive is empowered to deliver against CSA’s strategy.
“We have also strengthened our approach to ethical leadership and sustainability, including preparations for the transition to King V, while ensuring the appropriate governance structures are in place as we prepare to host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027.
“The World Cup presents an extraordinary opportunity for South African cricket and our country. Our responsibility is to ensure that the investment being made today leaves a meaningful legacy through improved infrastructure, economic opportunities, development and greater access to the game long after the final ball of the tournament has been bowled.”
CSA President, Rihan Richards, said: “The past four years have demonstrated what can be achieved when the South African cricket ecosystem works together towards a common purpose.
“From the Proteas Men becoming World test Champions and the continued excellence of the Proteas Women on the global stage, to our young players progressing through the pathway, there is much for South African cricket to be proud of.
“Our responsibility, however, extends beyond results at international level. Cricket has the ability to change lives, bring communities together and create opportunities for young people throughout the country. The continued reach of our schools, youth and development programmes is therefore just as important to us as the trophies we celebrate.
“As we enter a new cycle and move closer to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, our focus is on building on these foundations and ensuring that cricket continues to make a meaningful contribution to South African society.”
ELECTIONS
The following Board positions were voted for:
Non-independent Directors:
Michael Eksteen - South Western Districts Cricket
Thato Moagi - Easterns Cricket Union
Independent Directors:
Adila Chowan
Simon Denny
Ziyanda Ncgobo
Adrian Ristow
The following Directors were retired:
Mark Rayner
John Burke
Judge Ncumisa Mayosi
The following were conferred with Honourary Lifetime Memberships:
Vincent Sinovich
Alan Herbert Jordaan
Adv. Norman Arendse