I am not racist: de Kock

South African star Quinton de Kock on Thursday made himself available for his team’s remaining matches of the T20 World Cup, saying he is fine taking a knee if it educates others and that he was deeply hurt at being called a racist for refusing to make the gesture earlier.

I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit, he said in a statement posted by CSA.

There always seems to be a drama when we go to World Cups. That isn’t fair. I just want to thank my teammates for their support, especially my captain. Temba (Bavuma).

People might not recognise, but he is an amazing leader. If he and the team, and South Africa, will have me, I would love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again, he added.

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