New Delhi: Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has withdrawn his name from contention for the post of Cricket South Africa's (CSA) Director of Cricket.Smith cited the lack of confidence in the administration as the reason for opting out. The 38-year-old released a statement on Twitter and clarified his reasons for not pursuing the role.

"Please see my statement below on the Director of Cricket role for Cricket South Africa," Smith tweeted. "Following the news in the media this week that I interviewed for the CSA Director of Cricket role, I feel it necessary to confirm that I have unfortunately withdrawn my interest for the role," Smith said in the statement.