The region, which takes in the Ballarat, Grampians, Maryborough and District, Castlemaine and District, Grenville and Gisborne and District associations, has lost some of its key paid staff.

Central Highlands cricket manager Tom McCarthy and participation officer Joel Quarrell have both been made redundant, as has coaching and talent specialist Stephen Field, who oversaw a number of regions.

The region's board president Ron Jennings was disappointed at the cuts.

"The Central Highlands board and Central Highlands region is extremely disappointed at the loss of Tom, Joel and Stephen because it means that all of our junior programs and all of the support that was going into junior cricket, into the schools, into participation is now lost," he said.

"We don't have any resources to do that. Those resources are going to fall back on local associations and the clubs to try and fill the void to ensure that we keep promoting the game and bringing the kids through."

Cricket Victoria chief executive Andrew Ingleton sent an email to clubs and associations about the widespread restructure late last week.

"Grassroots cricket remains a priority for CV, but our circumstances mean we have to create new strategies in how we support and service your schools, clubs and associations," he said.

THE FULL INGLETON STATEMENT

Dear Clubs and Associations

Thank you for your ongoing support in the cricket community's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Our cooperative response will give the State Government options when reviewing restrictions in coming weeks.

I wanted to update you on some important changes we are making to Cricket Victoria.

As you are aware, the coronavirus pandemic has delivered both current impacts and future economic uncertainties across Victoria and around the world.

There have already been financial impacts to Cricket Victoria from the pandemic and with the potential for future challenges, we have had to make some difficult but prudent decisions to ensure we are able to continue supporting all levels of Victorian cricket once society emerges from the crisis.

Included in these changes:

While coronavirus has disrupted daily life in many ways, it has also given us new ways of connecting with you, our grass-roots community and identified efficient and innovative ways for us to provide support to clubs, associations and businesses built on the success of cricket.

I look forward to providing the Victorian cricket community with more information in the weeks ahead. In particular I will be in a position to confirm the organisation structure and individuals in key roles once our people changes are finalised.

As soon as public health restrictions allow, we plan to visit cricket communities across the state to discuss our changes in more detail and seek your feedback and advice in creating solutions for the future.

I wish you, your families and friends good health.