Clive Rice
Cricketer and coach, South African leader
Born
July 23rd, 1949
75 years ago
Died
July 28th, 2015
9 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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Played as a prominent all-rounder in South African cricket from the 1970s to the 1990s. Captained the national team and led the squad during the early years of post-apartheid cricket. Excelled in both batting and bowling, achieving significant statistics in first-class cricket. Following retirement, transitioned to coaching and worked to develop cricket in South Africa.
Captained South Africa in Test cricket
Scored over 28,000 runs in first-class cricket
Played for Nottinghamshire in county cricket
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