Allan Donald
South African cricketer · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1966 · age 60
Allan Anthony Donald is a South African former cricketer who is also the former bowling coach of Bangladesh national cricket team. Often nicknamed 'White Lightning' due to his quick bowling, he is considered one of the South Africa national cricket team's greatest pace bowlers of all time.
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Shaun Pollock Teammate at South Africa national team, 1995-2002
Ashley Giles Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1993-2000
Dougie Brown Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1992-2000
Michael Burns Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1990-1996- Dermot Reeve Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1988-1996
- Neil Smith Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1987-2000
Brian Lara Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1994-1998
Jacques Kallis Teammate at South Africa national team, 1995-2002
Gary Kirsten Teammate at South Africa national team, 1993-2002
Mark Boucher Teammate at South Africa national team, 1997-2002
Herschelle Gibbs Teammate at South Africa national team, 1996-2002
Jonty Rhodes Teammate at South Africa national team, 1992-2000
Lance Klusener Teammate at South Africa national team, 1996-2002
Alvin Kallicharran Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1987-1990- Andrew Hudson Teammate at South Africa national team, 1992-1998
- Daryll Cullinan Teammate at South Africa national team, 1993-2001
- Fanie de Villiers Teammate at South Africa national team, 1993-1998
- Ed Giddins Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1998-2000
- Joey Benjamin Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1988-1991
- Paul Adams Teammate at South Africa national team, 1995-2002
- Pat Symcox Teammate at South Africa national team, 1993-1998
- Geoff Humpage Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1987-1990
- David Hemp Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1997-2000
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He was an integral member of the South African team in its resurgence into international cricket since readmission and played an influential role as a frontline genuine seam bowler to boost South Africa to new heights. During his playing career, he was known for his bowling speed and aggression on the field. He is also remembered for his infamous runout during South Africa's loss in the 1999 World Cup semi-final match against Australia. Donald is the first South African to take 300 Test wickets.
