Too Black to Wear White: The Remarkable Story of Krom Hendricks, a Cricket Hero Rejected by the Empire Parry Richard
Too Black to Wear White: The Remarkable Story of Krom Hendricks, a Cricket Hero Rejected by the Empire Parry Richard Too Black to Wear Whites is the compelling story of Krom Hendricks, the first…
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Too Black to Wear White: The Remarkable Story of Krom Hendricks, a Cricket Hero Rejected by the Empire Parry Richard
Too Black to Wear Whites is the compelling story of Krom Hendricks, the first black South African sporting hero. Hendricks's long struggle for recognition exposed a cruel system. Co-authors Jonty Winch and Richard Parry explore the colonial roots of racism in cricket and the nefarious role Cecil Rhodes played in the origins of segregation when he barred Krom Hendricks from the South African tour to England in 1894.
Hendricks played for the South African 'Malay' team against English professionals in 1892. It is a compelling human drama. He was, they said, the best fast bowler in the world.
He struck fear into the white establishment and targeted elite South African batsmen who feared his express pace and the prospect of humiliation at the hands of a 'coloured' player. Denied the chance to play Test cricket against Lord Hawke's side, his courage, perseverance and passion for cricket never