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2024-01-12 16:06:46 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1CB1B85B0C79FA4CC9B2ADE72ABBC661A5D280F8BDFC644F3E331D29F0F7AB90
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Original Note:
David Teeger was not replaced because he is jewish. He was demoted from his captain position because he made comments in support of Israel. To be specific, he dedicated an award he received to Isreali soldiers, who he described as the “true rising stars”. Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-israel-david-teeger-u19-world-cup-b2477573.html https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/12/south-africa-stand-down-under-19-cricket-captain-david-teeger-anti-war-protest-fears
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