South African Team Banned for Violating CSA’s Quota Rule
Warriors have been penalised by CSA for not following the quota rule, losing points and their place in the knockout stage.
South African domestic team Warriors have been punished by Cricket South Africa (CSA) for not following the selection rules. This happened during their match against Dolphins at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on February 16 in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One.
The team did not include the required number of black African players in their playing XI. This is against CSA’s quota policy. Because of this, Warriors have lost important points and missed their chance to play in the knockout stage of the tournament.
What is CSA’s Quota Rule?
CSA has a player selection rule to promote diversity in South African cricket.
- In domestic cricket, every team must have at least six players of colour in their playing XI.
- Out of these six, three must be black African players.
For the national team, the rule is a little different:
- The team should have six players of colour on average throughout the season.
- Out of these, two must be black African players.
- Unlike domestic cricket, this is not required in every match, but it is checked over the season.
Warriors Face a Big Punishment
CSA has taken away five points from the Warriors. This is the same number of points they earned for winning the match, including a bonus point.
This penalty has dropped them to fourth place in the points table. It also means they cannot qualify for the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Dolphins have gained four points and moved to second place. Because of this, they will now host the Titans in the play-off match.
This punishment is a big setback for the Warriors. They played well in the tournament, but breaking the rule has cost them their place in the knockout stage. CSA’s decision shows that they are strict about diversity and equal opportunities in South African cricket.
