Arguably one of the the greatest all rounder of all time that South Africa ever produced.Still remember one of his match where he took four wickets in five balls!
The umpire said after the match that Procter really had 5 wickets in 6 balls. Just that he didn't want to give everyone out so early and spoil the game.
Big Vince wrote in Proc's benefit brochure that Mike had such intrinsic belief in his players that he would at times set overly attacking fields to back his bowlers. Sometimes he had to be gently reminded that others weren't as gifted as he was!
Wonderful insights Great respect for Mike who had a perspective and vision beyond cricket South Africans in the 70s include Richards Barlow Mc Kwen Lee Irvine Rice Procter Sedick Abed Baboo Ebrahim Cecil Abraham's Basil D Oliviera Vander Bijl Ackermann Yacoob Omar all played in the UK
Thanks for the the stories, he was a fantastic player!
Arguably one of the the greatest all rounder of all time that South Africa ever produced.Still remember one of his match where he took four wickets in five balls!
Not arguably, definitely!!😅
Very true,but should not forget Jac Kallis who holds tremendous record with the bat n ball!
The umpire said after the match that Procter really had 5 wickets in 6 balls. Just that he didn't want to give everyone out so early and spoil the game.
Big Vince wrote in Proc's benefit brochure that Mike had such intrinsic belief in his players that he would at times set overly attacking fields to back his bowlers. Sometimes he had to be gently reminded that others weren't as gifted as he was!
Wonderful insights
Great respect for Mike who had a perspective and vision beyond cricket
South Africans in the 70s include Richards Barlow Mc Kwen Lee Irvine Rice Procter Sedick Abed Baboo Ebrahim Cecil Abraham's Basil D Oliviera Vander Bijl Ackermann Yacoob Omar all played in the UK
Played a few games for Natal with Proccie as captain ( and Richard’s opening) …. A brilliant tactician and a lovely gentleman.. RIP PROC.
Sad we never got to see that sth African side play
Hampshire had Richards Greenidge and Roberts. not too shabby !!
Also Garth LeRoux.