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Rory Dollard

Mike Procter: South Africa and Gloucestershire cricket legend dies aged 77

Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter, the first man to coach his country after their post-Apartheid return to international cricket, has died at the age of 77.

Procter was considered one of the most able players of his generation - a powerful hitter, fierce bowler and latterly a wily spinner - but was restricted to just seven Test appearances due to South Africa's political isolation.

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