Let’s learn from the legends. In this article, we hear some incredible stories from South African legend, Omar Henry.

This year was off to the worst possible start. The worst pandemic in the space of 100 years severely impacted multiple business operations, governments and resulted in many disruptions, especially in the world of international sports. 

I would have never guessed that the Cricket Fanatics Magazine would bestow the responsibility of hosting a show where I get to meet and engage with multiple cricketing legends I‘ve witnessed in the past.

After 13 episodes of “Legends with Ravi”, I gained a re-education in the game of cricket in the South African landscape. I have met former international superstars as well as disadvantaged players who never got the international accolades or rewards.

I have also met journalists, commentators and former match referees, all of which had a fundamental impact on changing the cricketing infrastructure in South Africa.

Omar Henry established a life of his own in Scotland, leaving South Africa as a teenager into the great unknown (or as I would like to put it, the land of the brave hearts). It was surreal learning that Basil D’oliviera “planted the seed” in the Henry household in Stellenbosch that he was exceptionally talented and deserved an international opportunity.

However, Henry’s heart was attached to the rainbow nation and convinced his family for a return to the Country in the early 90s. Unfortunately, Henry only played 3 one day internationals as well as 3 test matches and explained the challenges of the post-apartheid leadership within the Proteas camp at the time.