South Africa’s cricket governing body has initiated an independent investigation into the alleged pro-Israel remarks made by David Teeger, the captain of the national under-19 cricket team.
“Yes, I’ve been [given] this award, and yes, I’m now the rising star, but the true rising stars are the young soldiers in Israel,” Teeger, 18, reportedly said last month at an award ceremony for Jewish achievers.
“And I’d like to dedicate it to the state of Israel and every single soldier fighting so that we can live and thrive in the diaspora.”
The Palestine Solidarity Alliance, an activist group in South Africa, has filed a complaint with CSA and other sports organizations, calling for Teeger’s suspension from both the national team and his Gauteng-based team due to what they perceive as provocative, biased, and inflammatory remarks.
Teeger has not responded to the allegations or the ongoing investigation.
