07/03/2026
In this video, we look back at one of the most emotional and historic moments in cricket history: the official ODI debut of the legendary Clive Rice.
After years of South Africa being in the sporting wilderness, they finally returned to the international stage on November 10, 1991, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Clive Rice, the man who had led his country through the shadows, finally got to wear the Proteas cap—but he was already at the very end of his legendary career.
Match Stats from the 1st ODI vs India (Nov 10, 1991):
Batting: 14 runs off 23 balls (including 1 four).
Bowling: 5 overs, 14 runs conceded, 0 wickets.
Though his international career was short, his impact on the game was massive. How do you rate Clive Rice as a cricketer? Was he the greatest all-rounder to never play a Test match? Leave your comments below!
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