Words such as hero and legend are overused in day to day life.
Scotland cricket captain Kyle Coetzer believes it’s time to stop using them about sportsmen and women for the moment.
Cricket like every sport in this country is in lockdown as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
Games Scotland had scheduled away from home this month have been postponed while internationals at home this summer are also in doubt.
But Saltires skipper Coetzer says those frustrated about not having any sporting action to follow should think about others doing vital work during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Aberdonian said: “There are plenty of heroes around the world right now doing their bit in places like hospitals and schools.
“There’s people everywhere making sure those in difficulty or those less fortunate are getting through this.
“These are real heroes and they should be recognised for that and I’m sure they are by the people they help every day.
“Everybody has to play their part and try to do their bit and we’ve all got to stick together.
“It’s an interesting times and it’s easy for people to say cricketers or sports stars are heroes but the people doing work in places like hospitals and schools are the real heroes.”
This month Scotland were set to play four games against the USA and UAE in the States in the Cricket World Cup League Two before heading out to Namibia later in the month for another four games against the African country and Nepal.
The fixtures, which form the first part of the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup in India will be rearranged at a later date.
Summer internationals against New Zealand and Australia at the Grange in Edinburgh in June also appear to be in doubt.
But Coetzer says Scotland will return hungry to continue improving whenever some normality returns and cricket is allowed to resume post-Covid-19.
The 35-year-old added: “Before everything was shutdown gave everyone a huge pat on the back for their effort over the past couple of months.
“Our work ethic, desire and direction to improve from the last matches in the UAE (in December) has been second to none.
“We’ve seen that commitment from the guys over a prolonged period and we felt we were in a good place for the games in April but they have been halted.
“I’ve no doubt when they come round again that we’ll be in a good place.”
