The cricketing world has united in paying tribute to former South Africa captain Clive Rice, who passed away at the age of 66 earlier today.
Rice, who died in a hospital in Cape Town, had been fighting a long battle with brain tumour and also visited India in March to receive robotic radiation treatment.
Cricketers and fans have taken to Twitter to express their grief and sadness with International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson extending his condolences to the legendary cricketer.
"Clive Rice was a giant of the game, not just in South Africa, but across the cricketing world. Though his international appearances for the Proteas were limited to just three ODIs, Clive was a hugely inspirational figure for those of us who had the privilege to represent our country since readmission to international cricket in 1991," said Richardson, who was also a former South Africa international.
Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote on Twitter, "A great man... Great Cricketer... And a huge inspiration for so many."
Ex-England coach David Lloyd tweeted, "Sad to hear that Clive Rice has passed away... terrific all-rounder... great competitor... and a real good bloke."
Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs said that Clive was an astute captain, adding that he was a man that played the game hard.
Regarded as one of the best all-rounders of his era, Rice scored first-class 26,331 runs at an average of 40.95 and took 930 wickets at 22.49, the BBC reported.
Rice could only play three one-day internationals as his career coincided with South Africa's sporting isolation during apartheid.
He was appointed as South Africa's first captain in ODIs after their readmission to international cricket in 1991.
