South Africa's Indian origin legendary fast bowler Hoosain Ayob has died following a prolonged illness, never having played for the country due to apartheid. He was 81. Ayob had been internationally recognised as one of the greatest players in the history of the country but wasn't allowed to represent it because of apartheid. He died due to a kidney ailment in a hospital on Saturday morning while visiting family in Port Elizabeth. The pacer had overcome many hurdles in his life, both personal and professional, which he documented in his 2020 book 'Crossing Boundaries'.