We should not allow the turmoil In South African cricket and boardroom politics make us forget why we love this beautiful game, writes Khalid Mohidin. 

With the multitude of events that have occurred over the last couple of months, it is safe to say that South African Cricket Fanatics have been rocked by emotional stories that are impossible to ignore. 

Week after week we have been broken down and emotionally drained as the faith in our sport continued to fade. This, in conjunction with the Corona Virus pandemic, has caused a depressing dark hole slap bang in the in the middle of our sport. 

With Presidents, CEO’s and executives taking the escape route, it is understandable that some have started to believe that there is no hope for the survival of the game. 

As optimistic as it may seem, I’m here to tell you that there is hope, and YOU are the key. 

To all cricket fans, let’s not forget that without us there is no game, without us there is no future, there is no income and there is no fame for any of the players who take up the sport. We do play a massive role in keeping cricket alive. Particularly the new generation. 

I myself had to find a way to dig myself out of all the negativity and produce content that inspires fans and reminds us all why we love the game. We need you, as the fans, to join us on our journey so that we can continue to build an environment where your opinions are heard and your concerns are warranted.

South African cricket is in the rebuilding stage, and perhaps a fresh start from top to bottom is exactly what is needed to refine the road that needs to be travelled. 

The culture camp 33-man squad has given us evidence of the thinking moving forward. The blend of players selected seems to cover all bases to create an environment, culture and base to move South African cricket in a positive direction. 

What the sport desperately needs from Cricket South Africa, is for executives, board members, current and former influential cricketers and coaches, to talk about all the issues in the game without judgment, so that the issues can be eradicated and the rebuilding can begin. 

Alasdair Fraser summed this up perfectly in his column. 

As a fanbase, let’s unite and rebuild a positive atmosphere and space that inspires, motivates and encourages our cricketers and our fans, to be the change for future generations.

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