South Africa implemented the racial quota system in September 2016
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South Africa are trying to revolutionise cricket in their country through a racial quota system, but while the idea has been embraced by some, there are also hard questions that must be asked.
“I was very close to walking away after the 2015 World Cup”
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South Africa pace bowler Kyle Abbott has revealed that he came close to quitting international cricket during the 2015 World Cup.
“Losing James probably means one of the all-rounders has to bowl a few more overs, so I’m hoping that’s me”
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Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has announced that he is confident he can take over fellow all-rounder James Faulkner’s role.
“We want him to improve day by day and he’s been brilliant in this series”
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With the 2015 World Cup fast approaching, the demand for pace bowlers has never been higher since the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, where the pitches are predominantly pace friendly.
Lonwabo Tsotsobe is the only black African to regularly play for South Africa
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Cricket South Africa have approved a new quota, which states that domestic teams in the country must field at least five players of colour, two of which have to be black Africans, from the 2014-15 season.
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Ntini is the only black African to have represented South Africa in more than 100 Test matches
Cricket South Africa have implemented a quota for black African players, whereby all major franchises must now have at least one black player on the field at all times.
