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161K views · 961 reactions | South Africa has a long and complex history of discrimination which can be felt even today. To fix it in cricket, one must engage in honest and practical solutions. Cricket South Africa Acting Head of Cricket Pathways Edward Khoza is on a mission to transform the sport. #ThatsOurGame | Cricket South Africa | Facebook

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