Ahead of the beginning of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup subsequent week, Cricket South Africa took the daring choice of eradicating teenager David Teeger because the captain for the U19 crew. The choice was taken in lieu of the pro-Israel feedback that had been made by Teeger final yr, lending assist to the Israeli troopers within the battle with Palestine. The choice was taken as CSA sensed there may very well be the danger of “conflict or even violence, including between rival groups of protestors”.

David hasn’t been faraway from the squad however will now not lead the crew within the match. CSA took the choice “in the best interests of all the players, the SA U-19 team and David himself.”

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“As is the case with all such events, CSA has been receiving regular security and risk updates regarding the World Cup. We have been advised that protests related to the war in Gaza can be anticipated at the venues for the tournament,” CSA mentioned in a press release.

“We have also been advised that they are likely to focus on the position of the SA Under-19 captain, David Teeger, and that there is a risk that they could result in conflict or even violence, including between rival groups of protestors.

“CSA has a major responsibility to safeguard the pursuits and security of all these concerned within the World Cup and should accordingly respect the professional recommendation of these accountable for the security of contributors and spectators.

“In all the circumstances, CSA has decided that David should be relieved of the captaincy for the tournament. This is in the best interests of all the players, the SA U19 team and David himself.”