Knights confident ahead of mediation with Cricket South Africa

Show Voice Options As it stands, the Knights are set to be relegated to Division 2 following a challenging season. However, should they succeed in their mediation, they will retain their place in the top tier of domestic cricket. Earlier in the season, the Warriors were docked points in the One-Day Cup for failing to meet transformation targets, but their win against the Dolphins was upheld – a result that ultimately pushed the Knights to the bottom of the log, and destined for relegation back to Division 2. Knights CEO Johan van Heerden told OFM Sport that they believe they have a strong case, and for them it is a matter of fighting for what is right. “The mediation is scheduled for 9:00, on Thursday, 5 June, in Johannesburg. We still fully support the actions we’ve taken and believe the dispute we've declared is valid,” said Van Heerden. “It’s not about working against cricket – for us, it’s about doing the right thing and safeguarding the future of Free State Cricket.