READ: Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans, says he’s ‘happy’ to take the knee to stand up against racism

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By Liesl Smit


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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 12: Quinton de Kock of South Africa poses for a headshot prior to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on October 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans following his withdrawal from, and refusal to take the knee ahead of the T20 World Cup cricket match against the West Indies earlier this week.

He says he understands the importance of standing against racism, and understands the responsibility of players to set an example.

De Kock met with the CSA board last night and says he will now take the knee, if he is allowed to play again.

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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