OBITUARY | Cricket’s ‘ledge’ Hoosain Ayob took the game to the townships
The South African fast bowler, who was at the forefront of development in the game, has died aged 81
11 May 2022 - 19:37
Hoosain Ayob, who has died in Gqeberha at the age of 81, was a legendary South African fast bowler who was denied by apartheid what many believed was his rightful claim to national cricketing glory...
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