Brett Schultz
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26 August 1970 (age 46) East London, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting style | Left-hand bat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling style | Left-arm fast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo[1], 25 January 2006 |
Brett Nolan Schultz (born 26 August 1970 in East London, Cape Province) is a former South African cricketer who played in nine Tests and one ODI from 1992 to 1997. During the course of his career, he also played for Eastern Province, Western Province and Gauteng, previously Transvaal.
Schultz’s fast-paced left-handed bowling caused major problems for both right- and left-handed batsmen, evidenced by the 20 wickets which fell in the three-Test series against Sri Lanka in 1993-94, his debut tour.
Described in 2013 by the Indian Express as “one of the most intimidating opponents in world cricket”,[2] Schultz made his mark on the world stage despite his career being plagued by injury.
While he only lasted nine Tests, the "Bear", as he was aptly named for his menacing demeanour on field, added excitement and character to the cricket pitch and an air of tension for batsmen and fans alike whenever he thundered towards the bowling crease.
Following his cricketing career, and after a stint as owner of trendy All Bar None on Bree Street, Cape Town, Schultz turned his attention to business. He is now a Director at short-term insurance specialists, Econorisk, a leading independent South African-based risk and insurance advisory business.
Charitable Work
Brett Schultz is actively involved in supporting a number of charitable organisations. SOS Children's Villages SA and Acres of Love are two charities close to his heart. Brett and Econorisk are also committed to assisting with fundraising for the Breatheasy Programme which assists parents in learning to look after their children with a tracheostomy. In March 2016, Brett was an Ambassador for the inaugural Cape Town Cricket Sixes where their CSR initiative, 'HitPovertyforaSix', aims to enhance awareness and accessibility to the sport for those less fortunate. In April 2016, Brett, together with other volunteers, spent 12 hours overnight in a shelter kennel with rescue animals to raise much needed awareness and funding for TEARS Animal Rescue. The initiative raised nearly half a million Rand for TEARS and, with thanks to the significant social media publicity, homes were found for several rescue animals. In 2014, Brett cycled the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour to raise money for SARDA (South African Riding for the Disabled). He has also actively supported a South African-based Equestrian dressage Paralympic hopeful on her journey towards competing for South Africa in the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
References
- Daily News, Ceylon. "Silva’s tardy century puts Sri Lanka in box seat", 16 August 2016
- Sunday Times. "Dale Steyn's situation provides compelling circumstances", 14 August 2016
- Sportskeeda. "Top 5 pacers with most wickets in a Test series in Sri Lanka", 14 August 2016
- SA Cricket Magazine - Business Day Sport Monthly. "The need for speed - Fast bowlers are a dying breed but the quicks will rise again", 25 May 2016
- YouTube. "Cape Town 6's Cricket and Culture Festival Inaugural Event Interviews & Video", 9 May 2016
- Business Day Live. "Left-arm seamers as rare as tickeys, but Proteas need a few", 5 April 2016
- TEARS Sleepathon Fundraising Campaign. "Brett Schultz appeal for sponsorship as he sleeps in a kennel for the night in aid of raising money for TEARS Animal Rescue", 28 March 2016
- IPL News. "Proteas legends set for Cape Town Sixes", 17 February 2016
- Sport 24. "Ex-Proteas confirmed as Cape Town Sixes ambassadors", 17 February 2016
- Criclife. "An Interview with Brett Schulz", 1 October 2015
- Criclife. "Brett Schultz: 15 interesting facts about the South African pacer", 26 August 2015
- India Times. "Life After Cricket: Nine Former Cricketers With Totally Different Jobs Off The Field", 19 July 2015
- Business Day. "Can Rabada copy Schultz’s blitz?", 2 July 2015
- SA Cricket Magazine 2015 World Cup Special Edition."Sporting Passion Breeding Business Success", 17 March 2015
- News24. "Quinton de Kock is still a matchwinner - Former Protea", 9 March 2015
- News24. "The 'Bear' encourages Proteas to 'create a stir'", 9 March 2015
- ESPN Crickinfo. "Where are the allrounders South Africa should be producing?", 27 February 2015
- Cricinfo.com. "Brett Schultz: There has been no successful pacer who hasn't been aggressive", 22 November 2014
- Go Cricket. "Brett Schultz's legend lives on", 25 July 2014
- People’s Post. "Lakeside Equestrian Wants A Paralympic Shot", 11 July 2014
- Cricinfo.com. "In 1993 and 2006, South Africa's bowlers had vastly different results in Colombo. Brett Schultz and Makhaya Ntini look back", 9 July 2014
- News24. "Schultz: SA must be aggressive", 26 June 2014.
- "The girl who can’t walk without crutches, but she can make horses dance", 26 June 2014
- Business Day Live. "SA cricket set for shake-up as lefties raise hands", 9 May 2014
- Econorisk. ["http://www.econorisk.co.za/About-us-Key-Individuals Brett Schultz Econorisk Director and Business Partner]" 2014
- Indian Express. "Fast and furious Brett Schultz", 5 December 2013
- Cricinfo.com. "Allan Donald on the most intimidating bowlers he has seen", 23 July 2013
- Sunday Times. "Brett Schultz finds his line and length", 15 January 2011
- YouTube. "Brett Schultz - Amazing South African Left Arm Fast Bowler", 1 September 2011
- News24. "SA pace blitz cows tourists", 18 January 2010
- The Independent. ["http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/south-africa-ready-to-meet-fire-with-fire-1599930.html South Africa ready to meet fire with fire]", 7 September 1995.