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Cricket SA confirms Proteas' new convenor of selectors : ‘Ideal person for the job'
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Patrick Moroney as the new convenor of selectors for the Proteas, filling a position that has been vacant since Victor Mpitsang's departure in 2023.
Moroney, who has no first-class or playing experience, brings a wealth of administrative experience as he has served as convenor of selectors for the SA National Academy, SA Emerging and Men's U19 teams.
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Moroney's career spans a wide range of roles, from serving as director of sport and marketing at high school level to holding various selector positions, including with Lions Cricket.
He will collaborate closely with the Proteas men's coach Shukri Conrad and report directly to CSA's director of national teams and high performance, Enoch Nkwe.
Moroney, who is based at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria, will formally take up his role on 1 August.
'CSA is extremely proud to welcome Patrick into this pivotal role as convenor selector for the Proteas men's team,' said Nkwe.
'His deep understanding of the game, combined with decades of experience in talent identification and selection across various levels, makes him the ideal person for the job.
'We are thrilled to welcome Patrick on board and look forward to working closely with him, as well as witnessing the positive impact he will undoubtedly make.'
