SOUTH AFRICA’S QUINTON DE KOCK REFUSES TO TAKE KNEE AND PULLS OUT OF WEST INDIES GAME

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Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock made himself unavailable for South Africa’s T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.

Cricket South Africa CSA issued a directive before the match that all players should make the gesture.

Captain Temba Bavuma said at the toss in Dubai that De Kock, withdrew “for personal reasons”.

CSA said it would “await a further report from team management before deciding on next steps”.