Quinton de Kock withdraws from South Africa side after take a knee directive

Cricket South Africa announced a couple of hours before the Super 12 contest against the West Indies in Dubai that the gesture be carried out before every match

Quinton De Kock was a late withdrawal from South Africa’s side to take on the West Indies in Dubai on Wednesday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

South Africa’s directive for all their players to take a knee in the rest of the T20 World Cup was followed by star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock dramatically withdrawing from the line-up to face the West Indies.

Cricket South Africa announced a couple of hours before the Super 12 contest against the Windies in Dubai that the gesture be carried out before every match to take “a united and consistent stand against racism”.