Cricket in South Africa (against touring England at Port Elizabeth), becoming the third test nation. In 1970, the ICC voted to suspend South Africa from international Cricket indefinitely because of its government's policy of apartheid, an overtly racist policy, which led them to play only against the white nations (England, Australia, New Zealand), and field only white players. This decision excluded players such as Graeme Pollock from partaking in international Test Cricket. It would also cause the emigration of future stars like Tony Greig, Allan Lamb and Robin Smith, who all played for England, and Kepler Wessels, who initially played for Australia, before returning
Brighton and Hove Cricket Club Cricket Board – the Club stands as one of the most highly profiled amateur cricket clubs in England and Wales. The most recent former player with Brighton and Hove Cricket Club to make a name for himself is Matthew Prior, who signed for Sussex County Cricket Club and has since gone on to earn himself many England caps. Another international cricketer to play for "The Mighty Bensons" is New Zealender Mark Richardson, who has a century against England to his name. Tony Greig, who captained England in the 1970s, has been a member of Brighton and Hove Cricket Club. Also