How did cricket survived in S. Africa when they were banned & still maintained a high standard on their return

Question

How did cricket survived in S. Africa when they were banned & still maintained a high standard on their return

Answer 1

1) First-class continued to be played.

2) There was the WSC which allowed the best players to play 'international' cricket.

3) There were a number of rebel tours, again allowing players to play against some quality opposition.

4) South Africa have always been able to produce good players.

Answer 2

Only one reason

Nation Pride

Answer 3

Just because they didn't play International matches does not mean that the sport became extict here. We have some of the best sporting facilities in the World. Cricket being a very popular sport. Domestic Cricket has always been a very entertaining way to spend our summers here.

Answer 4

I'll like to go with JPeeling.

For those who believe just National pride is enough to play quality cricket at top level, do you think Bangladeshis lack National Pride?

You need good players to do what South Africa did. How did South African get such a pool of good players?

Answer 5

Yes,I agree with Siddhanth...It's the Nation Pride.:)

Answer 6

it survived because they love the sport ..but it did effect the national team after the ban ,as they wernt as strong as before .,.because of the lack of internationals ...but they slowly rebuilt it to what they are now  

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