In favor of Israel, South Africa sacked the captain of the under-19 team
In favor
of Israel, South Africa sacked the captain of the under-19 team
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Cricket
South Africa (South Africa Cricket Board) has removed the captain of the
under-19 cricket team, David Tiger, from the captaincy for making a statement
in favor of Israel.
According to
cricket coverage website Cricinfo, David Tiger has been removed from the
captaincy of the team a week before the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup starting
this month in South Africa.
David Tiger
has been removed from the captaincy of South Africa's under-19 cricket team due
to security measures.
Cricket
South Africa is worried about anti-Israel protests during the World Cup
starting on January 19.
Cricket
South Africa's statement on the removal of David Tiger from the captaincy said
that "this decision has been made for the betterment of the South African
Under-19 team and David Tiger, including all the players participating in the
tournament."
After
stepping down as captain, David Tiger will remain part of the squad as a player
while the new captain for the World Cup will be announced soon.
David Tiger
has been stripped of the captaincy of South Africa's under-19 cricket team due
to security concerns (File Photo: Cricket South Africa)
In October
last year, David Tiger made pro-Israel statements and expressed sympathy for
Israeli soldiers, prompting protests from pro-Palestinian groups and complaints
from sports governing bodies. Enter.
It should be
noted that during the Test match played between South Africa and India in Cape
Town this month, spectators were seen protesting against Israel by carrying
Palestinian flags.
On the other
hand, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is starting from January 19, in which
16 teams will be seen in action at five venues in South Africa.
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