ABD, Graeme Smith is accused of discriminatory behaviour

The Social Justice and Nation-Building commission has accused Cricket South Africa and some notable former players, including Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers, of engaging in racially "prejudicial behaviour" against players. CSA administration, former captain and current director Smith, current head coach Mark Boucher, and former batter de Villiers have all been accused of unfairly discriminating against black players, according to head Dumisa Ntsebeza. The claim was refuted by De Villiers, a much-loved figure in South African cricket who recently retired.

The research suggests that a permanent ombudsman be appointed to deal with racial and gender-based concerns in South African cricket. The report also suggests that the CSA implement an anonymous grievance policy. After Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that Adams was given a racial nickname by his national team teammates, including the current head coach, the problem was brought to light.