a) Assuming that a captain is a backed by his teammates and is good tactically, would CSA be justified in sacking a captain for his off field views? does the South African public hold the PR aspects of captaincy more dear than on-field work?
b) Is it right for a minister of all people to put the ‘ambassador of the country’ weight on the shoulders of sportspeople who aren’t elected by the people? And, if someone holds a biased, even minority view on an issue, are they somehow misrepresenting their country? Any 15 people in a country can’t possibly be expected to hold/express only the popular views
I must be clear that the first question doesn’t apply to Teeger and I’d rather have him express the humanitarian message like Khawaja. But I don’t see how penalising minority views is healthy in a democracy, let alone for people who aren’t elected.
Teeger well within his rights If Siya Kolisi expressed a private opinion at a private event on a highly controversial subject he would not have even been sanctioned. We can all see why the young cricketer was treated differently. head of CSA should step down. Teeger should have been defended after being cleared at the enquiry .
Why? Since when? And he’s private opinion was issued at a private event, not in any wide forum. In any event, this is all about what is opinion is and not where he said it.
It is sad that a country can allow protesters of a debatable cause relating to another country to interfere with sport in this country. Members of the ICC are supposed to ensure that politics doesn't enter the playing field.
I have two questions on this matter:
a) Assuming that a captain is a backed by his teammates and is good tactically, would CSA be justified in sacking a captain for his off field views? does the South African public hold the PR aspects of captaincy more dear than on-field work?
b) Is it right for a minister of all people to put the ‘ambassador of the country’ weight on the shoulders of sportspeople who aren’t elected by the people? And, if someone holds a biased, even minority view on an issue, are they somehow misrepresenting their country? Any 15 people in a country can’t possibly be expected to hold/express only the popular views
I must be clear that the first question doesn’t apply to Teeger and I’d rather have him express the humanitarian message like Khawaja. But I don’t see how penalising minority views is healthy in a democracy, let alone for people who aren’t elected.
Teeger well within his rights If Siya Kolisi expressed a private opinion at a private event on a highly controversial subject he would not have even been sanctioned. We can all see why the young cricketer was treated differently. head of CSA should step down. Teeger should have been defended after being cleared at the enquiry .
A public figure for-goes his right to express a private opinion
Why? Since when? And he’s private opinion was issued at a private event, not in any wide forum. In any event, this is all about what is opinion is and not where he said it.
It is sad that a country can allow protesters of a debatable cause relating to another country to interfere with sport in this country. Members of the ICC are supposed to ensure that politics doesn't enter the playing field.
Its a tough area but hardly surprising the political agenda was followed by CSA.
They could not be any lower in my esteem - maybe there is a person in the body who deserves credit, but I dont know of anyone.