From Springboks to Proteas

Dr Ali Bacher, as managing director of the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCB), made a point of lauding his captain's credentials as a man of unbending moral resolve, particularly as a practising Christian.

And Cronje had the supporting cast around him to lead the Proteas back to the top. Jonty Rhodes, Daryll Cullinan, Brian McMillan and Allan Donald to mention a few.