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Cricket Information: Reactions to David Teeger getting sacked as U19 South Africa captain after pro-Israeli feedback | David Teeger eliminated as captain
Social media has erupted after Cricket South Africa (CSA) stripped David Teeger of the captaincy forward of the U-19 World Cup which kicks off on January 19. Teeger, who’s of Jewish heritage, praised Israeli troopers preventing in Gaza at an award ceremony for Jewish achievers in October 2023. CSA then determined to take away him of the captaincy resulting from fears he may very well be focused by protestors in the course of the event.
“We’ve got been suggested that protests associated to the warfare in Gaza may be anticipated on the venues for the event,” mentioned CSA in a press release.
“We’ve got additionally been suggested that they’re more likely to give attention to the place of the SA Beneath-19 captain, David Teeger, and that there’s a danger that they may lead to battle and even violence, together with between rival teams of protesters.
“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 answerable for the protection of individuals and spectators.
“In all of the circumstances, CSA has determined that David needs to be relieved of the captaincy for the event. That is in the very best pursuits of all of the gamers, the SA U19 workforce and David himself.”
South Africa as a nation is at the moment underaking a case in opposition to Israel on the United Nations’ Worldwide Court docket of Justice. They instructed judges that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Apparently, Teeger will stay with the squad which raises questions as as to whether there can be any discount in the specter of violence in the direction of him. Debates had been rife on X (previously Twitter), with some in assist of the choice and others in opposition to.
Reactions: David Teeger eliminated as South Africa U-19 captain resulting from Israel feedback
Piers Morgan was significantly vocal of CSA’s choice. “WTF!? Have they sacked him as a result of he’s Jewish? That is shameful ethical cowardice by Cricket South Africa,” he tweeted.
Beneath are a number of the reactions each for and in opposition to CSA’s transfer forward of the World Cup.
