The world of cricket reacts to Quinton De Kock’s World Cup controversy

Quinton de Kock’s future as part of the South African cricket team has been seriously questioned as he refused to kneel against the West Indies.

The decision was at odds with a pre-match order issued by the South African cricket board that made an anti-racism gesture mandatory for all players.

Before the match, it was revealed that de Kock had withdrawn for “personal reasons” before Cricket South Africa later confirmed that it was a direct response to the command of players to be united and kneel.

This is the second time this year that de Kock, 28, refuses to participate in the gesture when he did so before a test match against the Wests Indies in June.

Although there is a split between the South African team over the Black Lives Matter protest, their opening match against Australia in the match only showed some players raising their knees or fists.

The reaction to the case has already provoked a significant reaction, and the bill is expected to dominate the headlines throughout the tournament.

On Wednesday morning, it was reported that de Kock has withdrawn from the World Cup altogether, and some believe it could also mark the end of de Kock’s career in South Africa.

“I’m afraid we haven’t heard de Kock’s last issue,” high-profile commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted.

“I’m not surprised if we don’t see him in the Protea shirt anymore.”

West India star Kieron Pollard, de Kock’s teammate in the IPL Mumbai Indians, said South Africa was surprised by his sudden withdrawal after the defeat.

“For me personally, I don’t know any player who wouldn’t have wanted to take it (please kneel). I’m not aware of that. So this is kind of news for us or me, he said.

“You know our thoughts on this. It’s something we feel strongly about as a team and also as people, and we will continue to do so.

“Everyone has their own opinions on the matter, but as I’ve always said, once you’re educated and you understand, we understand why you do it, but I think education is kind of the key, and we don’t want anyone to do it for us in loneliness or pity us.”

Pollard said he needed time to “digest” the problem before drawing hasty conclusions from his IPL teammate.

“I can only hear what has happened. I don’t know the truth and the fact of the matter,” Pollard added.

“I can’t just take it and get an answer or speculation about the relationship and everything else. It’s going too deep at the moment.

“Yes, he’s been my teammate in Mumbai Indians, we’ve played cricket together. That’s where the responsibility ends for everything else. Everything else is speculation. Let’s see what happens next. Give me a chance to digest.”

South African captain Temba Bavuma said he and the players were equally shocked.

“We were obviously surprised and amazed at the news,” Bavuma told reporters after an eight-goal loss.

“Apparently Quinton is a big player on the team, not just on the racket, but the role he plays from a parent’s perspective, and the fact that I didn’t have it at my disposal as captain was obviously something I didn’t expect.

“I think the trip (to the stadium) took about an hour and a half to two hours. On that journey, Quinton made his decision. We found out – I found out as captain when we arrived in the locker room. “

Bavuma said de Kock’s decision should be “respected” in both cases, but acknowledged that he could not avoid any consequences for him.

“Quinton is an adult; he made his decision. You kind of have to respect the decision he made, whether you agree with it or not,” he said.

“I don’t want to be the one who feeds any kind of drama to say that a certain group had a problem with men having a choice. We live in South Africa. We are governed by a constitution that allows boys the freedom to express their views and choices.

“We cannot escape the consequences of the choices and decisions we make,” he said.

Some, on the other hand, have criticized the CSA’s decision to deliver a directive on bus travel to the stadium before the match.

Earlier this year, de Kock refused to kneel before a test match against the West Indies.

At the time, he said he wanted to keep his reasons for this.

“My fault? I keep it to myself. It’s my own, personal opinion,” he said at the time.

“It’s everyone’s own decision. No one is forced to do anything, not in life. That’s how I see things.”

The former South African captain is expected to give an opinion on the latest issue soon.