David Teeger was fired as South Africa’s captain at the U-19 World Cup due to his pro-Israel views.

David Teeger, the captain of South Africa’s under-19 team, was removed from his position due to worries for his safety for remarks he made endorsing Israeli soldiers in the current conflict with Palestine. David Teeger dismissal as team captain may be a major worry for the team with the U19 World Cup less than a week away.

According to reports, CSA (Cricket South Africa) is getting ready for demonstrations throughout the competition since Teeger’s remarks are likely to cause a lot of controversy.

David Teeger was removed as captain in the best interests of the team and the board, according to a statement released by CSA.

It is important to remember that South Africa will play their first World Cup match on Friday, January 19, against the West Indies. England and Scotland will then play each other.

“CSA has been getting frequent security and risk updates on the World Cup, as is the case with any such events. We’ve been informed that protests against the Gaza War can be expected at the tournament locations; additionally, we’ve been informed that these protests will probably center on David Teeger, the captain of the South African Under-19 team, and that there’s a chance they could turn violent, even between opposing protesting groups,” the CSA said in a statement.

David Teeger inclusion in the squad has already sparked a great deal of controversy in the nation following a gathering of pro-Palestinian supporters outside the Newlands during the New Year’s Test between India and South Africa.

“CSA must follow the professional recommendations of those in charge of participant and spectator safety as it is their primary responsibility to protect the interests and safety of everyone engaged in the World Cup. The CSA statement went on, “After considering all the factors, CSA has determined that David ought to forfeit his leadership for the competition.