He also spent 21 years as a director at the South Australia Cricket Association (SACA) and was made an Honorary Life Member of the SACA in 2012. As CA Chairman, Clarke was instrumental in many important initiatives, including commissioning reports into governance and high performance that helped shape and modernise Cricket Australia\u2019s practices in these areas and the launch of the Big Bash League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Jack was an outstanding contributor to Australian, South Australian and international cricket in his major roles with Cricket Australia and the SACA, and much-loved by all who knew him across the game. Jack\u2019s leadership in vital areas including governance and high performance was particularly important during a time when Australian cricket faced some significant challenges. Jack\u2019s passion for the game was immediately apparent to anyone who enjoyed a day at the cricket with him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Jack\u2019s wife Sue, his daughters Georgie and Lucy, his extended family and many friends, all those fortunate to have known him,\" said Mike Baird, CA Chairman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Born in Renmark in 1954, Clarke played for Glenelg Cricket Club in the South Australian Premier cricket competition, followed by embarking on a career as a solicitor. Clarke was also a Director of the Kerry Packer Cricket Foundation, a member of the Lord's Taverners Club and member of the South Australian Bradman Library Appeal Committee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His vast enthusiasm for cricket at all levels was the inspiration for his long and successful career in local and international cricket administration, including serving as Australia\u2019s delegate to the ICC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Jack's 21 years on the SACA Board is a testament to his unwavering commitment to South Australian Cricket\u202fand Cricket Australia and his passion for the game was evident to all who knew him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Jack was one of the true characters of the game. His laugh and zest for life was infectious, and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with his wife Sue and daughters Georgie and Lucy during this difficult time,\" said Will Rayner, SACA Chair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ex-cricket-australia-chairman-jack-clarke-who-oversaw-bbls-launch-dies-at-70.jpeg", "alt_img": "Ex-Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke, who oversaw BBL\u2019s launch, dies at 70", "alt_title": "Ex-Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke, who oversaw BBL\u2019s launch, dies at 70", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Ex-Cricket Australia Chairman Jack Clarke, Who Oversaw BBL\u2019s Launch, Dies At 70 On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Ex-Cricket Australia Chairman Jack Clarke, Who Oversaw BBL\u2019s Launch, Dies At 70, South Australian Bradman Library Appeal: Former Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Jack Clarke has passed away at the age of 70.", "seo_keywords": "Former Cricket Australia, Jack Clarke, CA Board, South Australia Cricket Association, Honorary Life Member, As CA Chairman, Cricket Australia, Big Bash League, South Australian, Mike Baird, CA Chairman, Glenelg Cricket Club, South Australian Premier", "tag": "", "tagging": "Former Cricket Australia, Jack Clarke, CA Board, South Australia Cricket Association, Honorary Life Member, As CA Chairman, Cricket Australia, Big Bash League, South Australian, Mike Baird, CA Chairman, Glenelg Cricket Club, South Australian Premier", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "ex-cricket-australia-chairman-jack-clarke-who-oversaw-bbls-launch-dies-at-70", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1010", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-04-10 13:00:11", "updated": "2024-04-10 13:00:11", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Former Cricket Australia, Jack Clarke, CA Board, South Australia Cricket Association, Honorary Life Member, As CA Chairman, Cricket Australia, Big Bash League, South Australian, Mike Baird, CA Chairman, Glenelg Cricket Club, South Australian Premier", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-04-10 13:00:11", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/ex-cricket-australia-chairman-jack-clarke-who-oversaw-bbls-launch-dies-at-70-142252" }