‘Face up to the crises’

“There is a growing realisation amongst players that their careers as professional cricketers are being threatened by the very organisation that should be nurturing them … Cricket SA must show leadership in dealing with the various crises facing the game; the transformation and discrimination crisis that has come to the fore over the past two months; the resumption of domestic and international cricket under Covid-19; the finalisation of the disciplinary matter of the suspended CEO; the forensic investigation; and the forecast deficit which has the potential to financially cripple the game.” — Statement this week by the South African Cricketers’ Association, a body representing professional players