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Who is Allan Donald the white lightening?



Allan Donald is a former South African cricketer who was widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of his generation. He was born on October 20, 1966 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and made his international debut for the South African cricket team in 1991.


Donald was known for his pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball, and was widely regarded as one of the most feared bowlers in the world during the 1990s and early 2000s. He was especially effective in One Day International (ODI) cricket, where his pace and aggressive style of bowling made him a valuable asset to the South African team.


He was nicknamed "White Lightning" for his lightning-fast pace, and for the white hair that he had as a result of premature balding. Throughout his career, Donald was widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and was widely respected by fans, players, and coaches for his skill and dedication to the sport.


After retiring from international cricket in 2003, Donald has remained involved in the sport as a coach and mentor. He has worked with young cricketers in South Africa and around the world, helping to develop the next generation of fast bowlers, and has also been involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a coach and commentator.

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