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Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

South Africa fast bowling great Allan Donald will join Australia as bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has accepted a temporary position as bowling consultant to the New Zealand national team under recently appointed head coach John Wright.

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada etched another milestone into his illustrious career on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's

Australia jolted as Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes

Australia jolted as Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'We thought he'd play a huge part in the series. But really feel for him that he won't get that opportunity.'

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former South African pacer said Ganguly will get to know more about his role once he joins the team and meets the players.

Allan Donald instills confidence in Kiwi bowlers

Allan Donald instills confidence in Kiwi bowlers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The bowling, which seemed New Zealand's biggest worry before the start of the World Cup, turned out to be the most impressive aspect in their opening match against Kenya.

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The fourth edition of the SA20 will be played from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, and the ICC's marquee event in all likelihood will be held between February and March.

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

Jubilant Bavuma heaps praise on Rabada, Markram

Jubilant Bavuma heaps praise on Rabada, Markram

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'The sun is on us,' declared SA skipper Temba Bavuma following the World Test Championship triumph.

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The spotlight in the World Test Championship Final is on the electrifying duel between Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith and South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Proteas, under skipper Temba Bavuma, ended a 27-year-long drought for an ICC trophy by defeating Australia in the WTC final at Lord's recently with Rabada taking nine wickets in the match.

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

South African pace bowling legend Allan Donald has hinted at the possibility of two new franchises joining the SA20 league in the near future.

Shami Creates History! Surpasses Zaheer, Agarkar

Shami Creates History! Surpasses Zaheer, Agarkar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Mohammed Shami has etched his name in the record books, becoming the fastest Indian and the second-fastest bowler in the world to claim 200 wickets in ODIs

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

For the upcoming World Cup in India, Maxwel bets on Mitchell Marsh to stand out for the Aussies.

Donald withdraws from NZ bowling coach job

Donald withdraws from NZ bowling coach job

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Amid speculation that he would take over as South Africa's assistant cricket coach, former pacer Allan Donald has withdrawn from his verbal commitment to be New Zealand's pace bowling coach.

Donald steps down as South Africa bowling coach

Donald steps down as South Africa bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Allan Donald has stepped down as bowling coach of South Africa, confirming his departure.

Donald proposes a boys night out with Dravid

Donald proposes a boys night out with Dravid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'I would love to sit with Rahul and go out for a dinner and say sorry to him again.'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Donald keen to coach Indian bowlers

Donald keen to coach Indian bowlers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Former South African pacer Allan Donald says he is interested in becoming India's bowling coach, a post lying vacant since Venkatesh Prasad's unceremonious sacking last year.

ECB extend Donald's coaching job

ECB extend Donald's coaching job

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Allan Donald will stay on as a consultant to England's fast-bowling programme until the end of the Twenty/20 World Championship in his native South Africa in September.

Fear of failure haunting Uthappa, Pandey: Donald

Fear of failure haunting Uthappa, Pandey: Donald

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Pune Warriors head coach Allan Donald has said it might be the fear of failure that has resulted in openers Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey failing to take advantage of field restrictions at the beginning of their innings during the team's first two IPL games.

Donald to help England bowlers

Donald to help England bowlers

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Donald, 40, will aid the England team's fast bowling programme on a "short-term consultancy basis", a media release by the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday.

Sreesanth buoyed by Donald's words

Sreesanth buoyed by Donald's words

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

The Indian bowler said Allan Donald's advice had inspired him to his maiden five-wicket haul.

'Hardik puts his body through a lot every single delivery'

'Hardik puts his body through a lot every single delivery'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Hardik has spent a lot of time away from the game, building his body back up.'

Donald was the best: Pollock

Donald was the best: Pollock

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

Donald to stay with SA cricket

Donald to stay with SA cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Allan Donald has withdrawn his application for the post of England bowling coach

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.

Donald turns down England bowling job

Donald turns down England bowling job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

South African Allan Donald rejected an offer to be England's full-time bowling coach because of family reasons.

England deserve to be world number one: Donald

England deserve to be world number one: Donald

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Impressed with England's dominating performance in the Lord's Test, former South African pacer and bowling coach Allan Donald says Andrew Straus's men deserve to edge past India as the new world number one in Test cricket.

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald was disappointed with Shakib al Hasan's appeal that saw Angelo Mathews 'timed-out'.

Sreesanth needs to change his habits: Donald

Sreesanth needs to change his habits: Donald

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

S Sreesanth has not backed his aggressive temperament with good bowling and the speedster needs to change his habits to have any chance of playing for the national team again, feels former South African pacer Allan Donald.

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bangladesh pacers have also been fortunate to have come under the tutelage of South African great Allan Donald and former West Indian pacer Otis Gibson.

Donald admits lack of depth in SA fast bowling stocks

Donald admits lack of depth in SA fast bowling stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

South Africa's bowling coach Allan Donald has admitted his concern that fast bowling in Proteas cricket is lacking in depth.

Spotted: Donald, Hayden, Pollock and Parore

Spotted: Donald, Hayden, Pollock and Parore

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Reader Poorti Kulkarni sent us these pictures from the USA.

Donald says current South Africa pace attack best ever

Donald says current South Africa pace attack best ever

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

South African bowling great Allan Donald believes the pace attack of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel which will take on Australia in a three-Test series next month is the best the country has ever produced.

Sachin is best of my era: Donald

Sachin is best of my era: Donald

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

South Africa's fast bowling legend is hopeful of the ace Indian batsman going past Brian Lara's run aggregate of 11,953 runs in Test cricket.

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Ahead of the 2nd and final Test in Cape Town, Donald has a pro-tip for the visiting team batters.