South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has apologized for singing offensive songs and using racist nicknames during his playing days in an affidavit submitted to Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) committee on Monday, reports SuperSport!
ALSO, READ HERE – PETITION: Calls For Mark Boucher To Resign From Cricket SA!
According to the publication, Mark Boucher was responding to allegations leveled against him by former spinner Paul Adams, who last month said at the SJN hearings that he was subjected to racial discrimination and name-calling during his time with the national team.
While Mark Boucher denied giving Adams the racist moniker, he did “apologize unreservedly for any offensive conduct, real or perceived”.
ALSO, READ HERE – Paul Adams Called A ‘brown shit’ By Teammates & Mark Boucher!
“While at the time we thought it was playful banter within a team environment in which we all participated… I deeply regret and apologize for the part I played by joining in with my teammates in singing offensive songs or using offensive nicknames,” Mark Boucher said in the 14-page affidavit.
“We, the team, coaching staff, selectors, and CSA… should have been more sensitive and created an environment where all members of the team could raise and talk about these issues without allowing them to fester…” added Mark Boucher.
ALSO, READ HERE – LISTEN: Asiyiyekele Lendaba, Says DJ Murdah On Pregnancy!
Skipper Temba Bavuma confirmed that Boucher had spoken to the team, providing “clarity and context” on the charges against him.
South Africa will be traveling to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20s next month, with the tour scheduled to kick off in Colombo on 2 September.
MGOSI.co.za