“I never wanted to launch legal action, but Cricket Australia simply left me no option. James Sutherland himself said that, to an extent, I had been made 'a scapegoat.' I find that a totally unfair basis to end my career. The damage to my reputation and career has been immense, which means the chances of me getting a senior job are that much less.”

South African-Australian cricket coach, commentator and former cricketer

Mickey Arthur is a South African-Australian cricket coach, commentator, and former cricketer. Born John Michael Arthur, he played in South African domestic cricket from 1986 to 2001 and has 82 quotes on the site. He later moved into coaching and commentary, and since November 2021 has served as head coach of Derbyshire County Cricket Club. His career connects playing, analysis, and leadership in cricket, with a background rooted in South African domestic competition.