Neil Adcock passes away at the age of 81

[VC the slogger]

Neil Adcock, the legendary South African fast bowler has died at the age of 81 after suffering from pneumonia. He played during the 1950s till the early 60s and was the first South African fast bowler to take 100 Test wickets. May his soul rest in peace. #RIP

 

[sifter132]

REALLY good bowler from everything I've read about him. Hopefully we get some good tales of his ability in the next day or 2, because he's a guy I'd like to know a bit more about.

 

[War]

Before Dale Steyn became so brilliant in recent years, i'd say in an all-time south africa test team - Adcock for me was always the new-ball partner for allan donald.

There is some clips of him bowling on this dvd: Amazon.com: Golden Greats of Cricket-Bowlers: Artist Not Provided: Movies & TV

 

[IanG]

From Iain O'Brien's twitter

He played Neil Adcock in a New Zealand telemovie Tangiwai

 

[Anish.]

RIP . Never seem him play,but he is one of the greatest cricketers .

 

[Sulaiman7]

RIP ! oh no , again a favourite cricketer of mine has passed away ....