Political differences were put aside as Khairy Jamaluddin and Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman agreed that the Kinrara Oval needed to be preserved.

It was reported on Tuesday that the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) was instructed to vacate the premise by the end of October to make way for redevelopment, prompting local cricket fans to start a #SaveTheOval online campaign.

Khairy, Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister from 2013 to 2018, revealed the issue was highlighted before during his tenure and hoped Saddiq could follow up on the matter.

"I wrote to PNB as the land owner of the oval to keep the grounds. One of my last few letters at KBS. Also spoke to then Chairman.

"Hope you can follow up. Public funds used to upgrade for @KL2017. Now to be shut down and taken away," he tweeted to the current Youth and Sports Minister.

In response, Saddiq said talks were already underway.

"We already filed our objection before. Met up with the reps as well. This iconic ground must be defended. Hopefully the new Chairman will hear our plight," he replied.

MCA president V. Mahinda later joined in the conversation to thank Saddiq for looking into the issue.

The news also attracted international attention with former Cricket Hong Kong CEO Tim Cutler and CricketEurope writer Andrew Nixon among those voicing their support to retain the ground.