De Kock withdraws from South Africa team as players ordered to take knee

De Kock withdraws from South Africa team as players ordered to take knee

26/10/2021

Quinton de Dock on Tuesday withdrew from South Africa's Twenty20 World Cup match against the West Indies "for personal reasons" after the country's cricket board ordered players to take the knee.

Skipper Temba Bavuma said the wicketkeeper-batsman, a former national captain, had made himself unavailable due to "personal reasons" in their crucial Super 12 match in Dubai.

The decision raised eyebrows as De Kock, 28, had previously refused to take part in the anti-racism gesture that has become a regular feature in most sporting events.

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Quinton de Kock apologises, will take the knee

Oct 28, 2021

Quinton de Kock has apologised to his team-mates and fans for the "hurt, confusion, and anger" he caused by sitting out South Africa's match against West Indies after refusing to follow a CSA directive to take the knee before each match.

"If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so," de Kock said.

After an "emotional" conversation with the CSA board on Wednesday night, de Kock said has a "better understanding of their intentions" and "will love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again".

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