Allan Anthony Donald is a former South African cricketer, considered as one of the South Africa's most successful pace bowlers and cricket legends of all times. He was one of the top fast bowlers in Test cricket, reaching the top of the ICC Test rankings in 1998, peaking with a ranking of 895 points the next year. When he retired, he was South Africa's record wicket-taker with 330 Test wickets at an average of 22.25, and claimed 272 One Day International wickets at an average of 21.78. Having retired from playing, Allan now commentates for the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC) in their coverage of South Africa's home Tests, alongside former teammate Daryll Cullinan. In May 2007, he was appointed as a temporary bowling consultant for the England cricket team, impressing many and getting him praise by several players. In 2017, Allan was hired by Sri Lanka as bowling consultant for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, formally joining Kent County Cricket Club in early 2018, leading the team during the 2017–18 Regional Super50 competition ahead of the 2018 English season. In 2019, Allan was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He lives with his family in England and South Africa.
