South Africa cricket team head coach Mark Boucher has been charged with gross negligence and is facing disciplinary action.
According to Kirk Info, Mark Boucher is a former Test player and his name appeared in a report by Social Justice and National Building in which he was accused of racial discrimination.
The South African Cricket Board has nominated Council Advocate Terry Motao for disciplinary action and will hear the case.Mark Boucher will remain in his post during the operation and will be with the team in the second ODI against India on Friday.
The South African Cricket Board said in a statement on Thursday that it would meet Mark Boucher on January 26 to decide on the next course of action.
The move follows a Social Justice and National Building report alleging racial discrimination and prejudice against several people. The allegations were made against Mark Boucher by former player Paul Adam.
"Mark Boucher faces serious misconduct charges and may not remain in office, so an independent panel inquiry is needed," the statement said.
Racial discrimination is a sensitive issue in South Africa. The appointment of white Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher to replace black candidates has been controversial since 2019.
