South Africa's Cricket Captains


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Starting with the period from 1889, this title profiles all the cricket captains to the present, bringing the story up to date with chapters on Hansie Cronje and Shaun Pollock.




Cricketing Cultures in Conflict


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This title looks at the economic and social implications of the 2003 Cricket World Cup in various countries and explores the role of cricket in relation to South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West India, and Kenya.




South Africa’s Greatest Batsmen


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South Africa has produced some of the best batsmen in the world, with AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla dominating the recent ICC rankings. Previous teams and generations have included their own legends. But who are the greatest of them all?Following the success of their book Jacques Kallis and 12 Other Great South African All-rounders, Ali Bacher and David Williams now turn their attention to South Africa’s top batsmen. The book features early legends such as Herby Taylor and Dudley Nourse; the world-beating Graeme Pollock and Barry Richards, whose careers were cut short by isolation; the unshakeable Gary Kirsten and Jacques Kallis, who built the foundation of the Proteas’ postisolation success; the big-scoring captain Graeme Smith and his South African-born England counterpart Kevin Pietersen; and the swashbuckling Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers, who dominate the current game. It also considers two players who, but for apartheid, might have been their equals in the Test-match arena. South Africa’s Greatest Batsmen provides fascinating insights about each man’s background and career, his batting technique, and his main achievements at the crease. Based on new interviews, the book will take the reader down mem¬ory lane as former and current players reminisce about their most important innings, the bowlers they most feared and the teammates they most respected. Written by cricket legend Ali Bacher and top journalist David Williams, this is a book that no cricket fan can be without




Southern Rhodesia–South Africa Relations, 1923–1953


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This book provides the first comprehensive study of the ‘special relationship’ between Southern Rhodesia and South Africa. While most studies approach this from the history of British and South African relations or the history of South African territorial expansion, this book offers new insights by examining Southern Rhodesia’s relations with South Africa from the former’s perspective. Exploring relations through the lens of settler colonialism, the book argues that settler colonialism in the region was marked by a competitive and antagonistic relationship between settler communities, particularly Afrikaner and English communities. The book explores the connections between these countries by examining (high) politics, economic links, and social and cultural ties, highlighting both instances of competition and cooperation. Above all, it argues that economic ties were the cornerstone of the relationship and that these shaped the rest of the ties between the two countries. Drawing on archival records from Britain, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as a number of secondary sources, it offers a much more nuanced perspective of this relationship than has been previously offered.




Cricket and Society in South Africa, 1910–1971


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This book explores how cricket in South Africa was shaped by society and society by cricket. It demonstrates the centrality of cricket in the evolving relationship between culture, sport and politics starting with South Africa as the beating heart of the imperial project and ending with the country as an international pariah. The contributors explore the tensions between fragmentation and unity, on and off the pitch, in the context of the racist ideology of empire, its ‘arrested development’ and the reliance of South Africa on a racially based exploitative labour system. This edited collection uncovers the hidden history of cricket, society, and empire in defining a multiplicity of South African identities, and recognises the achievements of forgotten players and their impact.




Cricket, Race and the 2007 World Cup


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Cricket has been subject to a number of changes over the last twenty years. We can no longer talk of a sport particular to an out-dated English way of life. Cricket has become global and has to exist within the global environment. Primarily the world game has become commercialised. This collection of essays assesses the developments within major playing nations between the World Cups. Do we now live in a world where commercialism is the primary factor in determining sports, or are wider historical prejudices still evident? Seeking to answer these questions, Cricket, Race & the 2007 World Cup focuses on racial and ethnic tensions and their place in the new globalized, cricketing environment. This book was previously published as a special issue of Sport in Society.




The Hansie Cronjé Story


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A frank, unvarnished account of the South African cricketing hero who resigned over match-fixing allegations, subsequently dying in an air crash.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands


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Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands will lead you straight to the very best Cape Town and its surroundings have to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or excursions to the winelands, this guide and map is the perfect pocket-sized companion. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. Cape Town is one of the most visited cities in Africa and is perched on a rugged stretch of land at the very tip of the continent, pounded by two thundering oceans and dominated by the iconic Table Mountain. It offers heart-pumping activities like abseiling and paragliding, as well as more relaxed outings to beaches, vineyards, and museums. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore this city with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands and map.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands


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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Cape Town and the Winelands, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Cape Town and the Winelands. Marvel at the breathtaking views from Table Mountain capturing Cape Town and the peninsula in its full glory, explore the sea-worn cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, sample fine wine and port at beautiful vineyards, or spot penguins waddling across the sands at Boulders Beach. From Top 10 parks and reserves to Top 10 festivals and events-discover the best of Cape Town and the Winelands with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands: - Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Cape Town and the Winelands, covering the Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Simon's Town and Boulders Beach, and more - In-depth area guides explore Cape Town and the Wineland's most interesting neighborhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing - Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful transportation, visa, and health information - Color maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Central Cape Town, Southern Suburbs, The Cape Peninsula, The Winelands, and Beyond the Winelands Staying longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide South Africa. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural vacation. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.




The Sphere


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