Human rights NGO Citizens for Integrity has challenged Cricket South Africa (CSA) over its decision to strip 18-year-old David Teeger of his captaincy at the U19 Cricket World Cup.
CSA initially named Teeger as captain but removed him ahead of the U-19 Cricket World Cup after his comments on the conflict in Gaza.
In papers filed at the Gauteng Division of the High Court recently, Citizens for Integrity allege that CSAs security concerns after Teegers comments were unlawful, unconstitutional, and irrational. It said CSA failed to consult with its security advisors before making a decision.
Politically motivatedDaniel Witz, attorney for Citizens for Integrity claimed CSAs decision to strip Teeger of the captaincy of the Proteas U19 cricket team was politically motivated, under the pretence of a fabricated security threat.
Witz claims that CSA has failed to explain why a security threat was posed only if Teeger remained captain, but not if he remained a team member.
