US EditionU-19 World Cup: South Africa captain David Teeger sacked over pro-Israel remarks
- South Africa's Under-19 cricket captain David Teeger has been removed from his position due to concerns for his safety after expressing support for Israeli soldiers.
- Cricket South Africa anticipates protests at the tournament, with a high risk of conflict or violence between rival groups of protestors.
- The South African Jewish Board of Deputies criticized Teeger's removal, stating that it was due to his Jewish identity, leading to accusations of prejudice.
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Jewish South African cricketer removed as captain of U-19 nat'l team ahead of World Cup
David Teeger was officially removed from his position after publicly supporting Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza, due to alleged safety concerns amid the upcoming Under-19 Cricket World Cup
Large parts of South Africa sympathize with Palestine in the Gaza War. Ahead of the U19 juniors' home World Cup, the Jewish cricket talent David Teeger has now lost his captaincy — for fear of violent protests.
South Africa demote Jewish cricket captain David Teeger over pro-Israel stancce
Caption: David Teeger removed as South Africa captain for U-19 World Cup South Africa have stripped skipper David Teeger of the captaincy on the eve of theUnder-19 Cricket World Cup, claiming they fear he could be a target for anti-war protesters. Teeger was cleared of wrong-doing by an independent inquiry established by Cricket South Africa (CSA) last month following comments he made in support of Israeli soldiers at an awards ceremony in Octob…
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