Procter was considered one of the most able players of his generation - a powerful hitter, fierce bowler and latterly a wily spinner - but was restricted to just seven Test appearances due to ...

Mike Procter (left) and Barry Richards both ... Procter played seven Tests for South Africa before they were banned from international cricket in 1970 because of the country's apartheid government.

Getty Mike Procter wore his greatness lightly, as if he understood that the gift bestowed on him - to play cricket better than almost everybody else on earth - didn't make him special. Perhaps he ...