WV Ling was summoned home to Kimberley where his mother was seriously ill. He was recorded as 'absent' in the South African innings - this was his final Test.[2]
Note: during the isolation of South Africa from international cricket between 1970 and 1991, there were seven unofficial tours (italicised below) by various teams, collectively known as the
South African rebel tours.
WV Ling was summoned home to Kimberley where his mother was seriously ill. He was recorded as 'absent' in the South African innings - this was his final Test.[2]
Note: during the isolation of South Africa from international cricket between 1970 and 1991, there were seven unofficial tours (italicised below) by various teams, collectively known as the
South African rebel tours.