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series. The Aussies crushed England by 159 runs in the first Test as England crumbled in their second innings, despite D'Oliveira's top scoring effort of 87 not out. He was then dropped for the subsequent three Tests. He was recalled for the final Test at the Oval, and 158 runs in the first innings against Australia seemed to have guaranteed his place in the side to play the 1968–69 Test series in South Africa. He was left out of the touring party under the pretext that his bowling would not be effective in his native country. However, he was later called up as a replacement and the tour was
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In the away series against the West Indies, early in 1968, D'Oliveira was not at his best in the five matches. He scored only 137 runs at an average of 27.4. He bowled extensively, but picked up only three wickets, even though he was economical. Once back in England, it was time for a five-Test Ashes
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Basil had to lie about his age because he thought if they realised how old he was they would not pick him for England. So he came down from born in 1935 at that time, solidifying his place in the team as 1933 born and when I wrote his book in 1980 he finally conceded he was born in 1928. So by my
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England then went to New Zealand for two Tests, with D'Oliveira scoring 100 in the first one and 58 and five in the second. Pakistan next visited England in 1971, and D'Oliveira enjoyed a fine series with the bat, making 241 runs at an average of 60.25. He was below par in the three-Test series
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He was selected in June 1969 to face the West Indies, this time in a three-Test series. He followed that with a three-match series against New Zealand and then a seven-Test Ashes series in Australia, in which he scored 369 runs at an average of 36.9, including 117 in the fifth Test at the MCG.
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D'Oliveira completed his playing career having played 41 Tests. He scored 2484 runs at an average of 40.06, with five centuries and 15 fifties. He also captured 47 wickets at 39.55. After his retirement from first-class cricket D’Oliveira was the Worcestershire coach from 1980 to 1990.
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to face the West Indians in the second Test. He made a solid debut, scoring 27 before being run out, and returning bowling figures of 1 for 24 and 1 for 46 in 39 overs. In the third Test he scored 76 and 54, while capturing 2 wickets for 51 and 2 for 77 at
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In September 2018, he was posthumously awarded the Freedom of the City of Worcester in recognition of his contribution to the city. The award was accepted by his son Shaun at a ceremony in the Guildhall in Worcester on 14 September 2018.
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South African cricket officials in 1968 realised that the inclusion of D'Oliveira in the England squad would lead to the cancellation of the tour, and probable exclusion of South Africa from Test cricket. This exerted pressure on the
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The D'Oliveira Affair had a massive impact in turning international opinion against the apartheid regime in South Africa. It prompted changes in South African sport and eventually in society. The events of 1968 were dramatized on
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had already made it clear that D'Oliveira's inclusion was not acceptable, and despite many negotiations the tour was cancelled; South Africa was excluded from Test cricket for 22 years. This was seen as a
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In 2000, he was nominated as one of 10 South African cricketers of the century, despite not having played for South Africa. In 2004, a perpetual trophy was struck for the Test series between England and
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on the night after they won the series 2–0 he pushed his forefinger into the chest of every Australian he met, saying "We stuffed you."
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also played first-class cricket for Worcestershire CCC and joined the coaching staff after his retirement from playing. His grandson,
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D'Oliveira was a successful batsman with a low backlift and powerful strokes. He was also a tough competitor. When he toured
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Wanting to play international cricket, D'Oliveira was somewhat cagey about his date of birth. After his death, journalist
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against India that followed, but was in better form for the visit of Australia in June 1972.
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In 1980, after the end of his playing career, he wrote an autobiography with the BBC's
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calculation he was 38 when he first played for England in 1966 and 83 when he died.
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background, whose potential selection by England for the scheduled 1968–69 tour of
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in later life. He died aged 80 (or possibly 83) in England, on 19 November 2011.
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He captained South Africa's national non-white cricket team, and also played
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was ruled out because of injury, D'Oliveira was called up into the squad.
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A farewell for D'Oliveira was written on the last 2011 issue of
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in Cape Town and climbed the trees outside to watch the games.
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He was namechecked in the first episode of the BBC comedy
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with whom he collaborated on his autobiography stated:
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Index

Basil d'Oliveira
CBE
OIS
Cape Town
Cape Province
Union of South Africa
Worcester
Worcestershire
medium
All-rounder
coach
England
432
West Indies
Australia
3
Australia
Australia
Worcestershire
Test
ODI
FC
LA
Batting average
Balls
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
stumpings
Cricinfo

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