South African cricket team banned : Why was the South African cricket team banned?
South African cricket team banned : Why was the South African cricket team banned?
By Prem Kumar Nov 14, 2024, 10:12 IST
South African cricket team banned : The South African cricket team was banned in 1970 due to the Apartheid policy. Under the Apartheid policy, the South African government officially implemented racial discrimination, which particularly restricted the rights and freedoms of black people. Due to this, South Africa was isolated by the international community and was also banned from sports.

Due to this racial discrimination, the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned South Africa in 1970, and they were not allowed to play international cricket. This ban remained in place for about 22 years, and in 1991, when South Africa ended its Apartheid policy and started supporting equality, the ICC lifted the ban on South Africa. After this, the South African team was again allowed to participate in international cricket, and they made a comeback in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

What is the other name of the South Africa cricket team?

The South Africa cricket team is also commonly known as the "Proteas". The name is based on South Africa's national flower "Protea", which is considered a symbol of the country's diversity and patience.

How many times has South Africa won the World Cup in cricket?

The South African cricket team has not won a single Cricket World Cup so far. Although they have reached the semi-finals and quarter-finals several times, they have not been successful in winning the final. South Africa is considered a strong team and despite their excellent performance, they have often missed out on winning the ICC ODI World Cup. Due to their struggle, they are sometimes also called "Chokers" as they often lose matches at crucial moments.