South African cricketer, Clive Rice dies
The 66-year-old sportsman had battled with brain cancer.
SOUTH African cricketer, Clive Rice died after a battle with brain cancer this morning.
The former Transvaal sportsman was 66-years-old.
Rice recently had surgery in India for a brain tumour. He received robotic radiation treatment at a Bangalore hospital in March this year after doctors in South Africa told him there was nothing they could do for him.
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Rice began his career with Transvaal in 1969 and was called up for South Africa’s (ultimately cancelled) tour of Australia in 1971–72.
During the 1980s, a number of rebel cricket teams visited South Africa to play unofficial ‘Test’ matches. Rice captained the home side for the majority of these fixtures.
Rice was able to make his debut in official international cricket in 1991, when, aged 42, he played in—and captained—South Africa’s first One Day International, in a match against India at Eden Gardens, Calcutta.
An all-rounder, Rice ended his first class cricket career with a batting average of 40.95 and a bowling average of 22.49
One of SA's best ever cricketers has passed away at age 66.
RIP Clive Rice.
An honour to have known you Sir. pic.twitter.com/DCNAWEeCqK— Alex Jay (@AlexJayZA) July 28, 2015
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