NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, with its storied history in cricket, holds a special place for South Africa, marking the venue where they made their comeback to international cricket on November 10, 1991. The day remains etched in cricketing history as South Africa returned to the international stage after a two-decade hiatus due to the oppressive Apartheid policies.
The Apartheid policies enforced racial segregation and prevented non-white players from representing the national team, leading to South Africa's banishment from international cricket in 1970. The policies not only hindered the growth of cricket in the country but also prematurely ended the careers of some of the world's top players.
