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My Take
Allan Donald earned the nickname White Lightning the hard way, becoming what many regard as South Africa's finest fast bowler. I'm drawn to fast bowlers because the role is so unforgiving: raw pace punishes the body and forgives no lapse in courage. Donald embodied that ferocity, and his 1992 Wisden honor confirmed it. What I respect even more is the second act, coaching Bangladesh and passing his craft to a developing cricket nation. Great athletes who become patient teachers reveal a generosity the highlight reels never capture, and that arc, from intimidator to mentor, is the part of his story I admire most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Allan Donald
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ドナルド
- Reading
- あらん・どなるど
- Born
- October 20, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Allan Donald born?
Born October 20, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Allan Donald from?
Allan Donald is from Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
What does Allan Donald do?
Allan Donald works as cricketer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.