Former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira has died at the age of 80, it has been confirmed.
The South Africa-born cricketer - known as Dolly - hit the headlines in 1968 when he was included in the England squad for the tour of South Africa which had to be called off as the South African government refused to accept his presence.
The incident marked the start of South Africa's cricketing isolation.
Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola led the tributes to D'Oliveira, whose health had been deteriorating for some time leading up to his death in England.
"He was known around the world by an audience that went far beyond the game of cricket, was a true legend and a son of whom all South Africans can be extremely proud," Majola said.
"He was a man of true dignity and a wonderful role model as somebody who overcame the most extreme prejudices and circumstances to take his rightful place on the world stage."
D'Oliveira had moved to England at the urging of cricket commentator John Arlott due to the lack of opportunities for him in his homeland.
Majola continued: "The fact that he could have a Test career batting average of 40 in 44 Tests and an economy rate of less than two with the ball on his way to 47 wickets was remarkable considering he was past his prime when he made his debut for England in his mid-30s.
"One can only imagine what he might have achieved had he made his debut as he should have done at the age of 20 on South Africa's tour of England in 1951."