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1. What date did South Africa gain readmission to the ICC?
2. Where did South Africa play their first test after readmission in 1991?
3. What was the result of South Africa's first test after re-admission in 1991?
4. Who was named as captain for South Africa's first international match after readmission in 1991?
5. South Africa were hastily slotted into the 1992 World Cup schedule and opened their campaign against co-hosts Australia in Sydney. What was the result of this game?
6. South Africa's 5th game in the 1992 World Cup was against Pakistan at the 'Gabba and is best remembered for the spectacular run out of Inzamam ul-Haq by Jonty Rhodes, but who was the umpire who gave the decision?
7. What incident threatened South Africa's continued participation in the 1992 World Cup?
8. On 22 March 1992 South Africa met England in the semi-final of the World Cup and following rain interruption found themselves with the ludicrous situation of needing 22 runs from one delivery. Who were the two batsmen at the crease at the time?
9. The first side to tour South Africa after readmission in 1991 was India. What was the name of this tour?
10. The first side to tour South Africa after readmission in 1991 was India. This tour saw the first use of the 'Third Umpire'. Who was the first batsman to be given run out by the third umpire?
11. In the Benson & Hedges domestic one-day competition semi-final in 1991 between Transvaal and Natal, Natal needed 7 runs to win off the final ball. Off a shortened run up, the bowler bowled a 'no-ball' that was hit for six. The extra ball was hit for four and Natal won an unlikely victory. Who were the bowler and batsman in question?
12. In August 1993 South Africa embarked on their first tour of Sri Lanka, playing three tests and three ODIs. Which two South Africans made their test debuts in this series?
13. At the end of 1993, South Africa toured Australia for the first time since readmission. The first test at MCG was drawn, but was notable from South Africa's point of view as the debut of Gary Kirsten. Whom did 'Gazza' say he had to thank for his test call up?
14. At the end of 1993, South Africa toured Australia for the first time since readmission. The second test in Sydney is remembered for its dramatic conclusion. Who took over as captain during this test after Wessels injured himself?
15. At the end of 1993, South Africa toured Australia for the first time since readmission. How many runs did Australia need on the final day of the second test for victory?
16. At the end of 1993, South Africa toured Australia for the first time since readmission. What was the outcome of the second test?
17. At the end of 1993, South Africa toured Australia for the first time since readmission and played three tests. In early 1994, Australia went to SA and played three tests. If the six tests were taken as one series, what were the stats for this series from South Africa's point of view?
18. In June 1994, South Africa travelled to England for their first test series there since readmission. It was a three test series. After the first test at Lords, which two South Africans had their names added to the Honours Board?
19. In June 1994, South Africa travelled to England for their first test series there since readmission. Having lost the third test to draw the series, South Africa then lost both one-day internationals. On the way back to SA, they stopped off at the Hague for an ODI against the Netherlands. What was the outcome of this match?
20. In November 1994 Mike Procter was sacked as coach of South Africa and the job was offered to Bob Woolmer. Where was Woolmer coaching at the time?
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