Tributes have poured in from around the world for Clive Rice, who passed away on Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumour and subsequent infection.
Devastated…a great friend and wonderful man…Clive Rice has passed away. The world is a poorer place…
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) July 28, 2015
Sad to hear of the passing of Clive Rice, former captain of the Proteas & a SA cricket legend. #KZNGOV @KZNPremier pic.twitter.com/LToa5hqfdc — KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) July 28, 2015
In remembrance of Clive Rice, the flags at Trent Bridge will be flown at half mast today. — Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) July 28, 2015
What a fantastic cricketer Clive Rice was. I will never forget the blistering square drive off his SSJumbo, severe pace and demanding stare
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) July 28, 2015
A great man .. Great Cricketer .. And a huge inspiration for so many .. #RIPClive — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 28, 2015
Terrible to hear the news about Clive Rice. Brilliant player, tough opponent @cricket_sa @NottsCC https://t.co/iTtBiW0SSV — Jack Russell (@jackrussellart) July 28, 2015
Saluting a legend #CliveRice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time — CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) July 28, 2015
RIP Clive Rice , you helped me so much breaking into professional cricket as a youngster that I will always be grateful ! Absolute legend
— Jon Kent (@JonKent23) July 28, 2015
@SACricketmag It was a privilege to be coach by him 1996 Plascon National Academy. RIP CR. — Pierre de Bruyn (@bruynjas) July 28, 2015
Wow shocked & incredibly sad. Such a strong good man taken too early. The reason I signed for #NottsCCC #RIPClive https://t.co/gS0EWYpdkr
— Darren Bicknell (@darrenbicknell) July 28, 2015
RIP #CliveRice. — Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) July 28, 2015
So sad to hear the news of Clive Rice’s passing! RIP and thanks for the advice and memories!
— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) July 28, 2015
Sorry to hear about the passing of Clive Rice “ricey”..astute captain and a man that played the game hard!! Rip #CliveRice — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) July 28, 2015
Richard Hadlee, Clive Rice, Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Malcolm Marshall at an allrounders competition, Taunton (1984). pic.twitter.com/vQpAXLwntU
— Cricketopia.com (@Cricketopia) July 5, 2015
My condolences to the family & friends of former SA cricket captain Clive Rice who passed away today. He was an inspiration to so many. RIP — Gary Player (@garyplayer) July 28, 2015
Sad to hear about the passing of Clive Rice True Legend RIP!!!
— Geoffrey Toyana (@Geoff_Cricket) July 28, 2015
RIP Clive Rice. Thoughts go out to family and friends. Peace and strength be with you. #legend #CliveRice — David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) July 28, 2015
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— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 28, 2015
RIP Clive Rice. One of the great all rounders and an inspiration and teacher to many a past and present Protea.
— Hylton Deon Ackerman (@ackershd) July 28, 2015
My sincere condolences to the loved ones of Clive Rice, who passed away today. True SA cricket legend. #RIPCliveRice
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 28, 2015
Devastating news on the death of Clive Rice. He was an inspiration to me as a young player and a fantastic example. Rest in peace Ricey!!!!
— Gary Kirsten (@Gary_Kirsten) July 28, 2015
Clive Rice was one of the greatest gladiators in any sport I had the pleasure of watching .. RIP champ ! #theheartandsoulofthemeanmachine
— Jonathan Kaplan (@RefJK) July 28, 2015
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Rice family during this very difficult time. Clive Rice, a true legend of South African cricket.
— Shaun Bartlett (@shaunbart9) July 28, 2015
