''People might not recognize, but he is a flipping amazing leader. I just want to thank my teammates for their support, especially my captain. ''There always seems to be a drama when we go to World Cups. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit,'' he said in a statement posted by CSA. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. ''I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion, and anger that I have caused. The stunning move had led to widespread speculation about his playing future.
The wicketkeeper-batter pulled out of South Africa's Group 1 Super 12 stage match against the West Indies in Dubai on Tuesday, his decision coming after the Cricket South Africa ordered players to take the knee before every game. 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.
