Exactly 30 years later, cricket insiders share the back story to SA's spectacular return to international sport

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This special podcast marks the 30th anniversary of previously isolated South Africa's return to international sport - SA cricket's first ever One Day International played in front of 90,000 fans in Calcutta on 10 November 1991. It features legendary Ali Bacher, former SA cricket captain and long-time driver of the sport, who is joined by Proteas Clive Eksteen and Adrian Kuiper who were on that historic tour to India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Nov 2021 5PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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