EXPLAINER | Everything you need to know about Mark Boucher's Cricket SA hearing

Sport24 explains how we got here.

Why is there a Boucher hearing?

The former Proteas wicketkeeper was accused by former left-arm spinner Paul Adams of using the slur "brown s***" when a particular song was sung during team fines meetings around 20 years ago.

Adams was testifying at the Cricket South Africa Cricket for Social Justice and Nation-building hearings that took place last year, and was quoted as saying during his SJN testimony:

"I was called 'brown s***' and it often happened in fines meetings after we won a game, and there was a song that was sung; 'brown s*** in the ring tra-la-la-la'... you just go along with it, brush it off, but it's actually blatant racism."

Adams said this during his testimony on 22 July and at the time, the Proteas were in Ireland taking part in a limited-overs tour.

What was Boucher's initial response?

Boucher was on duty with the Proteas against Ireland as they won the T20 series, but drew the ODI series.

In light of the allegations that were made, this was Boucher's response:

"Due to my commitments as Proteas head coach, and the fact that I have been out of the country throughout the SJN hearings, I have not been able to follow the testimonies that have been made and am, therefore, not in a position to comment on issues that have been raised," Boucher said.

"At the moment, my full focus and energy is concentrated on the Proteas and the final match of their tour of Ireland tomorrow (Saturday).

"Once I have returned to South Africa, I will address any issues that concern me appropriately after I have had the opportunity to get a detailed account of them."

Boucher then released release a statement where he apologised for his role in the 'brown s***' saga, saying he was part of the team at the