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apartheid era
Sat, April 22 2017
Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh ruin South Africa’s comeback party
South Africa's real test since readmission to international cricket lay ahead in the Caribbean Isles. They were playing their first Test in 22 years.
Fri, April 21 2017
South Africa’s all-time Test XI since readmission in 1991-92
Twenty-five years since return to Test cricket, Suvajit Mustafi looks at South Africa’s best Test XI since readmission.
Fri, December 16 2016
Vincent ‘Vince’ Barnes: The man with the outstanding bowling average of 11.95
While Sydney Barnes strides the pitches of the landscape of cricket history like a colossus, Vince Barnes also has definite claims to greatness. Unfortunately, most of his glorious feats were performed off the global stage.
Mon, October 03 2016
Basil D’Oliveira: The man who triggered the international cricket boycott of South Africa
Basil D’Oliveira was a phenomenally talented cape-coloured South African cricketer. His fascinating journey into the Test world in England reached a climax in 1968 when the refusal of the South African government to admit him into the country triggered the boycott of the nation from sporting activities for over two decades.
Thu, March 10 2016
Barry Richards, Graeme Pollock, Mike Procter and other South African greats’ last day as a Test match player
South Africa completed a 4-0 rout over the visiting Australian side. With fantastic players and phenomenal all-round strength, the Springbok cricketers were the best unit in the world. Unfortunately, they never played international cricket for over two decades.
Wed, February 10 2016
Robin Jackman’s South African connections lead to cancellation of a Test between England and West Indies
The Bourda Test between West Indies and England was cancelled because the visiting team had been reinforced by the arrival of Robin Jackman, with South African connections.
Thu, November 29 2012
Veteran South African-Indian cricketer Salim Bhagalia passes away
Legendary South African-Indian fast bowler Salim Bhagalia has died at the age of 90 in his home town of Ermelo, never having played for the country due to apartheid-era separation of the sport by race and international isolation.