T20 World Cup | I am not racist: Quinton de Kock says fine with taking knee, available to play for South Africa
The Hindu
South Africa wicket-keeper de Kock asserted that Black lives mattered to him due to his family background and not because of an international campaign
South African star Quinton de Kock on Thursday made himself available for his team's remaining matches of the T20 World Cup, saying he is fine taking a knee if it "educates others" and that he was deeply hurt at being called a racist for refusing to make the gesture earlier.
The wicketkeeper-batter in Dubai on Tuesday, his decision coming after the Cricket South Africa ordered players to take the knee before every game.
"I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit," he said in a statement posted by CSA.
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