Momentum Proteas support the battle against GBV with Black Day ODI against West Indies

To help continue to bring light to one of the most important societal issues facing South Africa in gender-based violence (GBV), Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Momentum Proteas will host the second edition of the Black Day One-Day International (ODI) during the ongoing series against the West Indies.

The annual event will take place during the fourth and final ODI between the two sides at the Imperial Wanderers on Sunday, 06 February, with the South African side sporting their unique all-black kit, while their opponents will wear black armbands in support of the initiative.

The encounter, which will carry more weight than just the result, will be broadcast live on SuperSport and SABC free-to-air, with the action getting underway from 10h00.

GBV, an indefensible act that leaves a life-long psychological scar on the victim, does not discriminate, and can affect or be committed by any person regardless of their race, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, with mostly South African women and children at risk.

Following the inaugural event during the Pakistan series in Durban last year, captain Suné Luus and her side are aiming to once again use their platform in front of a massive broadcast audience from South Africa and around the world to highlight the affliction caused by GBV within our communities.

The team’s respective leaders, Luus and the West Indies’ Stephanie Taylor shared their two sides’ thoughts ahead of Sunday’s all-important day.

Luus said: “Black Day is very important to us and as a team we feel strongly about the fight against GBV. With the support of CSA, we hope to bring awareness to this issue that affects our country greatly, and hopefully we can make a difference.”

Taylor added: “The West