Allan Anthony Donald (born 20 October 1966) is a South African former cricketer who is also the former bowling coach of Bangladesh national cricket team. Often nicknamed 'White Lightning' due to his quick bowling, he is considered one of the South Africa national cricket team's greatest pace bowlers of all time. He was an integral member of the ...

No living South African player, past or present, commands as much respect from the public and his peers as Donald, the first bowler from his country to take 300 Test wickets.

Feb 27, 2015 · Known as 'White Lightning', he is remembered as a fearsome fast bowler, scowling and aggressive, with a circular white area of zinc cream across his cheeks and nose.

9 hours ago · As the third season of the SA20 league approaches its highly anticipated final on February 8, 2025, MI Cape Town will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the title. During a virtual media interaction, SA20 Ambassador Allan Donald shared his thoughts on the tournament’s growth, the platform it provides ...

Oct 15, 2024 · Allan Donald was Proteas' best bowler in the 90s but his reputation took a hit among fans after his infamous runout in the World Cup.

Jan 29, 2025 · Former Proteas fast bowling superstar Allan Donald enjoyed an iconic cricket career, and continues to give back to the game.

Dec 6, 2020 · The first Protea to capture 300 test wickets, Allan Donald was for some time the most successful Test bowler in South African cricketing history, and ranks among the best in the history of the game. His sensational strike rate says it all: he picked up a test wicket in just under every 47 balls, or every eight overs he delivered.

One of the most terrifying quick bowlers in the 1990s, Allan Donald was the spearhead of the South African attack for a decade. In Tests, he took 330 wickets at an average of 22.25, while in ODIs, he claimed 272 scalps at an average of 21.78.

Allan Anthony Donald is a retired cricket player from South Africa. He was born on 20 October 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State Province, South Africa. Allan is regarded as one of the...

Jul 18, 2019 · Born in Bloemfontein in 1966, Donald might have taken even more than his 330 Test wickets had he not had to wait until he was 25 to make his international bow. Still, he quickly made up for lost time, and statistically, his record is spotless.