Eagle Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Basil D'Oliveira has died at the age of 80, he was one of the most important and significant sportmen of the 20th Century; his selection for the MCC for a tour of South Africa and his refused entry to the country was a followed by South Africa being almost entirely ostracised from world sport. It was a vital spark in the downfall of the despicable regime. Isn't it ironic that descendants of the white supreme race are playing for the England national team 40 years later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Not so much ironic as a sign that the world is shrinking at an ever increasing pace :wink: A jolly good cricketer all the same :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Spot on Eagle. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Pardon the pun. At 80, he had a good inning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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