Eastern Cape side, the Warriors were docked off points and fined R500,000 for fielding only two black African players.
The Cricket SA transformation policy stipulated that each domestic cricket team has to field at least three black African players in their starting eleven. Last month, the Warriors fielded two Black players in their starting 11 during the CSA 1-Day Cup match against the Dolphins. As a result, the Eastern Cape side faced points deduction and dropped down in the competition’s standings.
Cricket SA released a statement that the Warriors would be fined R500 000 for failing to field three black African players.
“Following a comprehensive review and investigation, the CSA Board has determined that the Warriors failed to meet the stipulated transformation requirements during their match on February 16, 2025 against the Dolphins in Durban,” CSA said in a statement.
“The breach pertained specifically to Clause 3.2.2 of the CSA Administrative Conditions, which requires teams to field a minimum of three Black African players in the starting eleven.
Warriors to face the music for failing to field three black African players
“A monetary fine has also been included, with 50% payable before the end of the current financial year. The remaining 50% will be suspended for five years and will only be activated if a similar breach occurs within that period.
“As a direct consequence of this sanction, Warriors will no longer qualify for the 1Day Cup playoff, altering the competition’s final standings,” CSA’s statement read.
The Warriors issued a statement saying that they were challenging CSA’s punishment.
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