INTERVIEW: South Africa legend Allan Donald on cricket and life

The former South African fast bowler and original ‘White Lightning’ reflects on the defining moments of his extraordinary career.
Interview by Adam Collins.

Pace like fire: Donald was among the fastest bowlers of his generation
PICTURES: Alamy

Looking to England
As an 18-year-old making my debut in South Africa, I just wanted to play. The standard was immensely strong in South Africa, but it was only when I started playing county cricket in 1987 when it really hit home.
I knew the political situation was wrong and needed to change for everyone, especially for a great country with a rich ...

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