South Africa to make anti-racism statement ahead of England series after BLM criticism

South Africa’s men’s team hasn’t played any cricket since its aborted tour of India in March © Getty Images

The South Africa men’s team will make a statement of anti-racism when they take on England in the white-ball series starting Friday. Their action, which will not be the taking of a knee, has been unanimously agreed on by all members of the squad and will demonstrate their commitment to inclusion.

A source close to the team told ESPNcricinfo that the decision was made in the last few days, upon reflection, after their stance on not taking a knee was made public and widely criticised. They will also be wearing black armbands in support of the fight against gender-based violence and to mourn the lives lost to coronavirus.

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Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s South Africa correspondent

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