CSA pays tribute to Denis Begbie

Begbie played five Tests for South Africa after the Second World War, three against England and two against Australia.

CSA President Dr Mtutuzeli Nyoka said in a statement: “Cricket South Africa wishes to pay its heartfelt condolences to the family of Denis Begbie who has sadly passed away.

“Mr Begbie was the third oldest surviving Test cricketer, behind New Zealand's Eric Tindall and another South African veteran, Norman Gordon.

“By all accounts, World War 2 denied him a much longer Test career and he was among the most likeable of people.

“He was a product of King Edward V11 School in Johannesburg, which has given South African cricket many illustrious players such as Dr Ali Bacher and the Proteas captain, Graeme Smith.

“CSA wished to acknowledge the deeds of past cricketers, and Mr Begbie is certainly among those pioneers to whom we pay tribute”.