Kallis Embarrassed To Be Called South African; Sets Twitter Ablaze

Reacting to the ban on CSA by the Govt, Jacques Kallis expresses his discontent on Twitter.

South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis is apparently embarrassed to call himself a South African these days. The former Proteas all-rounder tweeted his feelings, reacting to the recent ban on Cricket South Africa (CSA) by the Government for non-fulfillment of the Transformation report.

@News24 So sad that i find myself embarrassed to call myself a South African so often these days #no place for politics in sport

— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) April 25, 2016

His rant, however, did not really yield good reactions from South African fans as many took to the micro-blogging site to express their displeasure over the remarks made by the former cricketer. Some even trolled him for the same. Many assumed Kallis stand to be ‘anti-transformation’.

@jacqueskallis75 aren't u embarrassed Ntini is the only player of ur generation makin a notable effort 2 take cricket 2 the underprivileged?

— Bhut' Sugar (@YouKnowHonx) April 25, 2016

@jacqueskallis75 these tournaments that Cricket SA can no longer bid for are only afforded by white fans anyway. Does that not embarrass u?

— Bhut' Sugar (@YouKnowHonx) April 25, 2016

@jacqueskallis75 @News24 Great deal of respect lost for you. How can you be against transformation? You feel its not needed? Msunu.

— Sabelo (@Mahoota11) April 25, 2016

@jacqueskallis75 @News24 it's very simple this thing. Thank me later. pic.twitter.com/TRUlpEPvc8

— The Pen (@ZiyekaSisulu) April 25, 2016

Upset with the reactions, Kallis on Tuesday defended his stand and in fact clarified his position when he said that he was against “political bullying” and not “anti-transformation”.

😡Comment y'day was re political bullying NOT anti Transformation. 40 underprivileged boys had or having education paid for by JK Foundation

— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) April 26, 2016