CSA fines Warriors R100,000 for breach of domestic transformation rules
The Warriors were fined following a mediation process over the last few days.
The Dafabet Warriors cricket team have been fined R100,000 by CSA for breach of domestic transformation rules. Picture: @WarriorsCrickEC/X.
JOHANNESBURG - Cricket South Africa (CSA) has fined the Warriors R100,000 for failing to meet transformation requirements.
The Warriors were fined following a mediation process over the last few days.
“Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirms that the recent dispute with the Warriors regarding administrative compliance has been amicably resolved through a successful mediation process.
As part of the agreement, the Warriors have accepted their current log position and will pay an amount of R100,000 towards CSA’s grassroots cricket development initiatives in under-resourced communities within the Eastern Cape. The payment will be made within 14 days of the settlement,” said CSA in a statement.
This comes after the Eastern Cape-based team failed to field enough Black players in a match against the Dolphins in February.
CSA require that all teams field a minimum of six players of colour, and three must be Black per XI (XI means the primary 11 players representing a team in a particular match).
The Warriors only fielded two Black players: all-rounder Andile Mokgakane and wicketkeeper-batsman Sinethemba Qeshile in the XI for that match at Kingsmead
“Both CSA and the Warriors remain united in their commitment to transforming cricket in South Africa. Together, they will continue to drive inclusive and sustainable efforts to ensure the sport is accessible and equitable for all,” said CSA.