By Khanyisa Tabata
19 November 2011
One of the most controversial figures in South African cricket during the days of apartheid Basil d’Oliveira, or Dolly as he was known, has died in England at the age of 80.
CEO of Cricket South Africa Gerald Majola paid tribute to Dolly, saying he was a true legend in his time. Majola says Dolly was a man of true dignity and a wonderful role model.
As a Test player for England, he had a batting average of 40 in 44 Tests and an economy rate of less than two with the ball. He made his debut for England in his mid-30s.
Majola says one can only imagine what Dolly might have achieved had apartheid not wrecked his young career.
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