In a statement, the former cricketers also threw their weight behind current South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was recently criticised by ex-Proteas like Pat Symcox and Boeta Dippenar for supporting the BLM campaign.
Cricketing activities in South Africa have been suspended since March 15, when the domestic one-day event was in progression
The Solidarity Cup, which will see 24 of South Africa's top cricketers feature in three teams playing two halves in a single match, was scheduled to be held on June 27
The 44-member squad, which includes South Africa captain Quinton de Kock, returned to training on Monday.
Cricketing activity in South Africa has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, and Kagiso Rabada will be the three captains. No players will be compelled to participate in the event which will become June 27 at Supersport Park.
Top South African cricketers are expected to participate in the fund-raiser match, which will be held behind-closed-doors pending government clearance.
South Africa has entered stage-three of the lockdown, which permits resumption of training in non-contact sports.
A select group of players from Sri Lanka, especially bowlers, will resume training on Monday as confirmed by the cricket board on Sunday, amid efforts to restart the sports post the coronavirus break.
Du Plessis had resigned as Test captain in February and Quinton de Kock was expected to take the reins but Cricket South Africa ruled him out of the job, saying they don't want to overburden the wicketkeeper-batsman.
Maharaj has not been among the frontrunners for the position but he led the Dolphins to the domestic One Day title. The Dolphins were awarded the title by Cricket South Africa after the season had to be curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Faf du Plessis says that he is a natural leader and is enjoying his new leadership role of mentoring the youngsters with an eye on the future of the national team.
De Villiers was earlier quoted by a TV channel saying that an offer has been made by the country's cricket board to lead South Africa again.
AB de Villiers said that he will only make a comeback if he feels that he is good enough to play at the international level even though he has been a regular on franchise circuit.
The Proteas blanked Australia 3-0 at home and De Kock stated it filled the young South African side with a lot of confidence and self-belief.
Dozens of South African cricketers have signed lucrative contracts with county cricket sides over the years but this automatically disqualifies them from playing for the national team.
The two teams were scheduled to play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 games.
Smith's statement came despite South Africa not having a clear candidate for the post.
In a first-class career that lasted nearly 20 years, he made more than 4,000 first-class runs, including a century, and took 296 wickets, including 11 fifers. He also took 80 catches.
Boucher feels that, so far, their plans have not been hampered to a great degree by the lockdown.
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