![Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Sutherland announced he's quitting as Cricket Australia's chief executive two months after a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa resulted in suspensions for the test captain and vice-captain and the resignation of coach Darren Lehmann. (Ellen Smith/AAP Image via AP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DTXGZ4R2ZU3TSTGY4DCVPYISHI.jpg?smart=true&auth=8784931eb2e8504b1942bd4724a1ddb78adcb251944114919df3dbce7f0172f8&width=400&height=225)
James Sutherland has been in charge at Cricket Australia since 2001. Ellen Smith / AP Photo
James Sutherland has been in charge at Cricket Australia since 2001. Ellen Smith / AP Photo
James Sutherland to step down as Cricket Australia chief after ball-tampering scandal
Sutherland given 12 months' notice and will continue in role until suitable replacement is found
Agence France Presse
06 June, 2018