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Clive Rice
Wed, October 02 2013
Graeme Pollock diagnosed with colorectal cancer
Former South African batsman Graeme Pollock has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The news of Pollock’s cancer was leaked by his friend Rice, who himself had a cancerous tumour operated upon.
Sun, September 01 2013
Sachin Tendulkar should take inspiration from Jack Hobbs: Clive Rice
South African great Clive Rice on Sunday said that Sachin Tendulkar should be honest to himself and continue to play.
Fri, July 22 2016
Clive Rice: An all-rounder in the league of Garry Sobers, Imran Khan and Ian Botham
Clive Rice was one of the greatest all-rounders of his day, but cruelly, his career coincided with the years of isolation faced by South Africa. He remains a legendary name around the world, especially for his exploits for Transvaal and Nottinghamshire.
Tue, July 16 2013
Former South African captain Clive Rice battling tumour
Former South African captain Clive Rice is battling tumour. He revealed his illness on Facebook.
Mon, June 23 2014
Clive Rice hits century in total of 143 where the second highest score was 10!
On July 4, 1981, Clive Rice amassed an unbeaten 105 in a total of 143 for Nottinghamshire against Hampshire. The Nottinghamshire score became the lowest in a completed First-Class innings to include a century. Karthik Parimal looks back at that eventful day of play.
Wed, July 02 2014
Sachin Tendulkar gets his 100th international hundred to make the seemingly impossible possible
March 16, 2012. After a long wait of 370 days, SachinTendulkar finally scored his hundredth international century. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the history-making moment that landmark was reached, and the days that preceded and followed it.
Thu, March 14 2013
Clive Rice: Sachin Tendulkar should play until not a drop of juice is left in that orange
In a candid interview with Arunabha Sengupta, CricketCountry’s Chief Cricket Writer, Clive Rice talks about his playing days, the forthcoming Indian tour of South Africa and asserts that both Hansie Cronje and Bob Woolmer were murdered.
Fri, February 08 2013
Clive Rice asks CSA to stay away from his funeral, says they have ‘racist approach’
Pained by Cricket South Africa's (CSA) refusal to honour two deceased players with a minute's silence, former players have launched a scathing attack on the national cricket board and Clive Rice even asked CSA to stay away from his funeral in future.
Thu, August 07 2014
19 super-talented cricketers who never played Test cricket
Would Padmakar Shivalkar be considered among the best left-arm spinners of his day? Wouldn’t it make sense to rank Vince van der Bijl ahead of Rodney Hogg as a fast bowler, although the former never played Test cricket? Arunabha Sengupta lists 20 cricketers who were the best of their day, but never got to play at the highest level.