Soweto Oval hosts first class cricket

Title

Soweto Oval hosts first class cricket

Genre

Interview

TX Date

28 Oct 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:02:01

Description

Telephone interview with England all-rounder Dominic Cork prior to the inaugural first-class cricket game at the Soweto Oval near Johannesburg. England meet a South African board XI led by South African test captain Hansie Cronje. Cork says it’s an exciting day for the team and spectators and speaks about the experience of meeting President Nelson Mandela. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Dominic Cork

Keywords

South Africa; Cricket; Heads of state; Presidents; Johannesburg; Soweto; Nelson Mandela; England (cricket team); Sports facilities; Sports grounds; Dominic Cork

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