It's Jakes Actually

Taking up his position at fine leg the ‘Mdingi Express’ was swarmed by expectant wannabees all seeking that coveted autograph. “Tini, Tini, Tini, Tini” rang out as the laaities jostled for the best position at the boundary fence. Us older mob couldn’t care less we had just witnessed a Daryll Cullinan master class and were enjoying a bevvie or two. “He doesn’t deserve to be there,” one commented about the fast bowler’s Test debut. “What about David Terbrugge?” another added.

How naïve those statements proved to be as Makhaya Ntini is about to play in his 100th Test match for the Proteas. Take a bow Makhaya as you go down in history as one of South Africa’s cricketing legends.

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