Quinton de Kock: South Africa cricketer ‘truly sorry’ for decision not to take knee at T20 World Cup

The wicket-keeper and batsman withdrew from his side’s fixture with West Indies on Tuesday for “personal reasons”, following Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) announcement that the team would take the knee before every match as part of a “united and consistent stand against racism”. De Kock has previously elected not to take part in the anti-racism gesture, and the CSA added in a statement before the Windies clash: “Cricket South Africa has noted the personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to ‘take the knee’ ahead of Tuesday’s game.” De Kock, 28, has now issued an apology via Cricket South Africa.