Mike Proctor was the first coach of South Africa’s post-exile era in cricket. Before that, he was a South African all-rounder. He was unique in both roles. The 77-year-old Proteas legend passed away on Saturday. The family confirmed the news of his death.
Proctor’s wife Marianna told the South African website News-24, ‘There were complications during the surgery. He suffered a cardiac arrest while being admitted to the intensive care unit. After that, when he fell unconscious, he unfortunately never regained consciousness.’
He was a speedy star with the ball in his playing life. Markute was also with the bat. The legend’s career, who played seven Tests for the country, came to a screeching halt when he went into exile in South Africa due to apartheid. When South Africa returned from exile in 1991, he was the coach of the Proteas! Take charge and take the Proteas to the semi-finals next year. Later he became a referee under the panel of the International Cricket Council. He was the convener of the selection committee of South Africa.
Proctor played 401 first-class matches. There he scored 21 thousand 936 runs at an average of 36.01. Along with 48 centuries, there were 109 half-centuries. He took 1 thousand 417 wickets with the ball.
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