CA insists Kevin Roberts, who was appointed chief in 2018 in the final days of David Peever's reign as chairman, has not been deliberately sidelined, but there is no doubt discussions will be smoother without him on the front line.
Though the relationship between CA and the Australian Cricketers Association has improved since the pay war of 2017, there is lingering resentment, directed almost entirely at Roberts, who led negotiations for the establishment.in talks at a board-to-board level, ensuring he does not have to square off with ACA chair Greg Dyer.
The players, whose pay is tied to the game's revenue, accept their wages will be hit next season, but want to see updated financial forecasts from CA before discussing more cuts. CA has until April 30 to send the ACA revenue estimates and finalise a contract list, in line with the memorandum of understanding.The states rejected a proposal by CA to cut grants, worth $127 million in 2018-19, by 45 per cent as it would lead to significant job losses. CA then offered a 25 per cent reduction, which can fluctuate depending on variables, such as whether India can tour and how much of the BBL can be played.
CA believes the level of discontent among states has been overblown, but there is disquiet, even if some are agitating louder than others.
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