Israel-Palestine Conflict | CSA criticised over David Teeger decision

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's Under-19 captain David Teeger has been stripped of his duties by Cricket South Africa.

The governing body cited concerns that he could be targeted by protesters at matches over his views about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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Teeger was set to lead hosts South Africa at the tournament, which begins on Friday.

CSA says its decision followed a security review around the staging of the tournament and the possibility of protests at the venues.

According to cricket writer Stuart Hess, Cricket South Africa could have handled the David Teeger captaincy matter better.