West Indies great Michael Holding is hoping Quinton de Kock recognizes he made a "silly, dumb mistake" after refusing to take the knee at the T20 World Cup.

South Africa were without talismanic wicketkeeper De Kock for Tuesday's clash with West Indies after he refused to play for "personal reasons".

Cricket South Africa (CSA) later confirmed De Kock was absent for the Group 1 Super 12 match in Dubai due to his refusal of a board directive to take the knee, which has become a gesture of support and unity in the fight against racism.

Holding, who has regularly spoken about the need to combat racism, expressed his hope that De Kock will learn from the episode and deliver on his promise going forward.

"If you believe in a cause, you do what everyone else is doing to support that cause. You don't automatically find your own way to support that cause because then no one will know you support it."

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Holding comes off as one angry, bitter man. Not that I don't agree with him, but he just sounds angry, not passionate

In reply to Jumpstart

You are one miserable bloke

In reply to sudden

Don't be taken in. He soon tell you Holding don't like Lara

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Well said, Holding!

De Kock probably changed his stance when he realized what could happen with his ability to make money, his care for the well being of people was secondary.

In reply to Jumpstart

What took it, in your analysis, from passionate to bitter?
Serious question; just trying to understand.

In reply to Halliwell
Man being a 'projectile' Aim...FYAH!!! Projection, Projection