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Makhaya Ntini OIS (born 6 July 1977) is a South African former professional cricketer, who played all forms of the game. He was the first black player to play for the South African national cricket team. Ntini was a member of the South Africa team that won the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, the only ICC trophy the country has won to date.
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Learn about Makhaya Ntini, the first black African international cricketer and the first to take 10 wickets in a Lord's Test. Find his career stats, records, videos, news and photos on ESPNcricinfo.
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- August 6, 1977
- South Africa
Makhaya Ntini is a former South African cricketer who played 101 Tests and 173 ODIs for his country. He also played for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and took 13 wickets in a Test match against West Indies.
See all of Makhaya Ntini's 10 wickets as he became the first and so far only South African to have his name on the 10 wicket board at Lord's during South Africa's superb win in 2003....
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Dec 14, 2009 · A profile of the South African fast bowler who rose from poverty and racism to become a champion and a national icon. Read about his early struggles, his milestones, his controversies and his legacy.
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Jul 10, 2020 · Listen to Makhaya Ntini's interview with Nasser Hussain, where he shares his story from herding cattle to becoming the first black African to play for South Africa. He also reveals the words of wisdom from Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu that inspired him.
Jul 17, 2020 · Makhaya Ntini, the first black African to play test cricket for South Africa, stunned the nation with revelations of how lonely he felt as a member of the national team.
