Kevin Pietersen pays tribute to Clive Rice

His memorial service was held at St. John's College in Johannesburg.

Former England batsman, Kevin Pietersen paid his tribute to the late South African great, Clive Rice as he flew to South Africa to attend his funeral. Rice, who passed away last Tuesday, was 66. His memorial service was held at St. John’s College in Johannesburg. Pietersen, who was one of Rice’s favourite students, thus didn’t miss the funeral. Pietersen, who was born in Pietermaritzburg was among the several cricketers, who paid their last respect to the legend. Among the legends, former South African skipper, Barry Richards along with other former skipper, Graeme Smith were also present during the funeral on Tuesday. Clive Rice one of the greatest cricketers never to have played Tests: Richard Hadlee

Bye, bye, Chief! x pic.twitter.com/JcJs5wacm0

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 4, 2015

Off to pay our respects to #CliveRice. @BARichards356 @GraemeSmith49 @barneygirnun #RIPChief pic.twitter.com/8LlUGVvVck

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 4, 2015

Rice, a former member of Nottinghamshire, played a crucial role in Pietersen’s role of joining hte county team. Pietersen then left South Africa at the age of 19 in order to persue his cricketing career in England and laso went on to play 104 Tests for England. ICC pays tribute to Clive Rice

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