28 Jul 2015

Condolences pour in for Rice

Wade Pretorius - Sport24

Cape Town - The cricketing world has expressed their shock and sadness at the loss of former South African cricketer Clive Rice, who passed away on Tuesday morning.

Read: Clive Rice dies

Rice, 66, had been suffering from a brain tumour in recent times.

He visited India earlier this year, receiving robotic radiation treatment for a cancer-related brain tumour at Bangalore's Health Care Global Hospital.

The treatment seemingly went well, but Rice ultimately lost his battle on Tuesday.

Tweets poured in to celebrate the life of South Africa's very first ODI captain and former star of the Transvaal "Mean Machine":

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

Lots of great cricket watching memories involve Clive Rice, including my first one ever. RIP
— Sean Wilson (@SimplySean_) July 28, 2015

One of SA's best ever cricketers has passed away at age 66. RIP Clive Rice. An honour to have known you Sir. pic.twitter.com/DCNAWEeCqK
— Alex Jay (@AlexJayZA) July 28, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Clive Rice, who passed away today. True SA cricket legend. #RIPCliveRice pic.twitter.com/LtjNtSOv8d
— The Unlimited Titans (@Titans_Cricket) July 28, 2015

#CliveRice was my childhood hero. He may have been bald and with a moustache since childhood. RIP meneer. A proper Oom of the game.
— Martin Evans (@hellpants) 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

Clive Rice, may the Good Lord hold you in His big hand, may he comfort your family in this sad time. We have lost a legend.
— Kobus Wiese (@4KobusWiese) July 28, 2015

So so sad to hear of the passing of Clive Rice. Like in his cricket days, he fought right to the end. Was an honour to know him. #RIPRICEY
— JustPlainDarren (@JustPlainTwit) 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

Legend #CliveRice has passed away. Deepest sympathy to his loved ones. RIP
— Donne Commins (@DonneCommins) July 28, 2015

A great man .. Great Cricketer .. And a huge inspiration for so many .. #RIPClive
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 28, 2015

Really sad to hear the news of #cliverice passing away. Thoughts and prayers to his family #legend
— paul harris (@paulharris12) 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

Saluting a legend #CliveRice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time
— CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) July 28, 2015

A hero from my @TrentBridge childhood sadly passes. RIP to that mighty bringer of championships, Clive Rice.
— Jim Metcalfe (@jim_metcalfe) July 28, 2015

RIP #CliveRice.
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) July 28, 2015

“@mrtuckbox: RIP Clive Rice.” Condolences to his family and friends. What a competitor he was!
— Ryk Neethling (@RykNeethling) July 28, 2015

Devastated...a great friend and wonderful man...Clive Rice has passed away. The world is a poorer place...
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) July 28, 2015

Former SA cricket captain Clive Rice passed away in hospital on Tuesday morning #RIPCliveRice http://t.co/EuFIbkQbjv pic.twitter.com/h2bsVEx4Xe
— Sport24News (@Sport24news) July 28, 2015

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