Johannesburg - A number of South African cricketers have paid tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali who died on the weekend.
Led by Proteas opening batsman Hashim Amla, the cricketers paid respect on social media to the 74-year-old former world heavyweight boxing champion.
“He represented HUMANITY and all its splendour. A GREAT teacher. The deeply LOVED Muhammed Ali,” tweeted Amla.
Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn posted a picture of Ali with Nelson Mandela along with the message: “Who threw it better? Inspirational men who fought for many, legends! Let's not disappoint them! #inspire RIP”
Proteas One Day International (ODI) captain AB de Villiers retweeted a tribute from SA golfing legend Gary Player which said: “He was both brilliant & controversial. He inspired & empowered. We should celebrate his legacy. GOAT [Greatest Of All Time]. RIP Champ”
Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs posted a picture of Ali with one of his famous quotes which read “I'm so mean I make medicine sick.” Gibbs also wrote: “No one ever doubted that you were and always will be the GREATEST”
Proteas 21-year-old fast bowler Kagiso Rabada tweeted the short message: “You changed the game. #icon #Legend RIP ALI.”
Uncapped Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi tweeted: “RIP LEGEND, GREATEST OF ALL TIME”
African News Agency