**The Spin | Supporting Cricket Societies Through Winter is Crucial for the Sport's Future** As the English cricket scene grapples with its latest crisis, it’s essential to keep off-season events thriving. On a dreary autumn evening, the Lees Hall Golf Club is somewhat hidden, shrouded by trees and dimly lit street lamps. As I pull into the nearly empty parking lot—having missed the entrance on my first pass—I notice the only other signs of life are two older gentlemen stepping out of their car. “Is this the venue for the cricket meeting?” I ask. “It is,” one of them responds. “I assume, given your youth compared to the rest of the attendees, that you’re the guest speaker tonight.” In these challenging times for cricket, maintaining engagement and support for local cricket societies during the winter months is more important than ever.