Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar said players who are comfortable taking the knee can do so for Thursday's first Test against the West Indies in St Lucia. South Africa's approach to commemorating the Black Lives Matter movement hasn't been filled with clarity. Elgar said they have to respect the West Indies badge. "We've given the players the right to perform whichever gesture they want to perform. Elgar, who only plays Test cricket at the moment, said they can't come to the West Indies and disrespect their heritage and their badge.

Source: News 24 June 09, 2021 16:01 UTC