However, Former Zimbabwe cricketer and broadcaster Pommie Mbangwa has spoken out against the ramifications of Quinton de Kock’s unwillingness to take the knee. Even after Cricket South Africa made the gesture mandatory. Thus, According to Mbangwa, De Kock’s refusal to take the knee and subsequent apologies defies. The world’s understanding of the struggle against racism.
“What will happen unfortunately is that the subject will shift from racism and inequality to should people be forced to do x,y and z, take a knee or something. So, it shouldn’t be about Quinton. The subject will become freedom of choice because of how it has played out, but that is not the subject. The topic is, as it stands, that the world is unfair systematically because there is this brash of racism.” Mbangwa elaborated
In a frantic 15-20 minute period at the start of the innings, the former cricketer described. The difficulty of processing his emotions and seeking for information.
“My first reaction I suppose surprise, not surprised that the issue exists. But the fact that it kind of came to a head for the team then. I was torn between how do I feel as a black man and how do I do my job. I had to sit and shift through those thoughts for like 15-20 minutes. Was constantly going down the pitch and back up for information.” Mbangwa added
Quinton de Kock
De Kock eventually issued an apology on Twitter, explaining why he did not take the knee. The wicketkeeper-batsman declared that he will take the knee with his colleagues in the remaining matches. As per the South African Cricket Board’s directive.
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