Cricket South Africa to investigate Smith, Boucher over racism allegations

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Monday it would formally investigate cricket manager Graeme Smith and national team head coach Mark Boucher following allegations of racist behavior in a mediator’s report.

The pair were among a number of ASC employees implicated in “tentative findings” made by the Social Justice and Nationbuilding Ombudsman regarding alleged discrimination within the national governing body for sport in the past.

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A number of players of color have come forward to say they have been treated unfairly, with former spinner Paul Adams claiming he was called ‘brown shit’ in a song by the South Africa team during his time with the team, including by the former wicket keeper. Butcher.

Boucher has since apologized.

The ombudsman’s report, submitted to the CSA earlier this month, also criticized Smith and former national team captain AB de Villiers for the selection decisions made during their tenure as the team leader. , which he said were detrimental to black players.

Smith and de Villiers denied the allegation.

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“The board has decided to open formal investigations into any CSA employees, suppliers or contractors who are involved in the report,” CSA said on Monday, adding that the process would take place after the current test of the India and the one-day international tour of the country.

“The Council did so bearing in mind its duty to treat allegations of racism or discrimination with the utmost seriousness,” he added.

“The formal investigations will be conducted by independent legal professionals. Further details regarding the investigations will be announced in due course. Smith and Boucher remain in their posts and will continue in their duties during the tour of India.”

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