CSA grants Beyers Swanepoel NOC to play for English county after domestic final walk-out

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has granted all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel ​a no-objection certificate (NOC) to play ‌in England’s County Championship after ​parting ways with the ⁠Lions, his county Worcestershire said on Monday.

The 27-year-old had signed for Worcestershire ‌but missed the opening matches of the season ‌against Derbyshire and Middlesex while ‌awaiting ⁠clearance from CSA.

“Beyers is ⁠now able to begin training with the squad and building up his match ​fitness ahead ‌of our next fixture against Kent at New Road from 24 April,” Worcestershire posted on ‌social media platform X.

Swanepoel ​is still expected to face disciplinary action by ⁠CSA over his departure from the domestic 50-over final last month. ‌He left the field around the 43rd over to catch a flight to England, forcing the Lions to complete the match with 10 players ‌and they went on to lose ​to the Titans.

CSA has charged Swanepoel for bringing the ⁠game into disrepute, with a potential ⁠ban ranging from five four-day matches to 10 one-day ‌matches, which could affect his availability for Worcestershire. 

Published on Apr 13, 2026