West Indian cricketers shunned after touring apartheid-era South Africa . They defied international conventions after being offered large sums of money . Accused of strengthening apartheid 's grip in South Africa by playing there . But they gained something , too -- strong bonds forged on a tour condemned by the rest of their world , cherished by the participants . Comment:
West Indian cricketers shunned after touring apartheid-era South Africa . They defied international conventions after being offered large sums of money . Accused of strengthening apartheid 's grip in South Africa by playing there . Comment: