Cricket South Africa have named Thabang Moroe as their permanent chief executive, with immediate effect, the governing body confirmed on Tuesday.

Moroe has been acting chief executive for the past year, since Haroon Lorgat left by mutual agreement.

“Mr. Moroe’s appointment follows a thorough and rigorous process to fill this important position,” commented CSA President Chris Nenzani.

“I would like to express my appreciation to the sub-committee of the Board as well as my colleagues on the Board who have brought this matter to a highly satisfactory conclusion.

“Mr. Moroe has done an excellent job over the past year in taking over this position in circumstances that were far from ideal.

“In congratulating him on his appointment I look forward to his continuing the path set out by his predecessor of achieving our goal to be the best run sports federation on the continent and to be among the best in the world.”

Lorgat’s exit came few weeks prior to the start of the T20 Global League, after the board’s failure to secure a suitable broadcast package and title sponsor which meant the CSA was bound to lose nearly $25 million. However, the T20 league was then eventually postponed.