Michael Vaughan backs Graeme Smith, urges Cricket South Africa to put him in charge

Former English skipper Michael Vaughan has said that his ex-South African counterpart Graeme Smith must be put in charge to ensure proper working and manment of country's cricket board i.e. Cricket South Africa (CSA). 

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Michael Vaughan backs Graeme Smith

Taking to micro-blogging site, Vaughan expressed his concern by stating that what is happening to South Africa cricket is a real worry for game. After calling South Africa a great sporting nation, former English cricketer highlighted national rugby team's World Cup triumph this year. At same time, he also urged 'Rainbow Nation' to t let cricket team fade away and that it needs strong governance w. Vaughan concluded by saying that Graeme Smith must be put in charge.

This was t first instance where Michael Vaughan had backed his former counterpart for a role in South African cricket board. Earlier, after Smith had withdrawn his interest from role of Director of Cricket of CSA, Vaughan came in Smith's support wrote it was a shame that Cricket South Africa (CSA) could t Graeme Smith a black canvas to get on with role. Vaughan n admired Smith by saying that he is exactly what South African cricket needs. 

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Graeme Smith withdraws his interest 

Last month, Graeme Smith had said that after he had interviewed for CSA Director of Cricket role, he felt it necessary to confirm that he has unfortunately withdrawn his interest for role. Smith also mentioned that he would have loved to take up role n revealed what made him back out. He wrote that he has t developed necessary confidence that he would be given level of freedom and support to initiate  required changes.  former captain also added that his passion for nation's cricketing fortunes remains steadfast before expressing his heartfelt best wishes to whomsoever taking up role. Smith concluded by saying that he will continue to support teams and give his advice and guidance whenever he can. 

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