5 legendary fast bowlers who earned attractive nicknames

#2 Allan Donald (White Lightning)

Allan Donald

terrorised

opposition batsmen with his hostile pace

Allan Donald was the most prominent South African bowler in the period following their return to international cricket in 1991. The right-arm pacer bowled at a brisk pace, and was also known for applying zinc cream on his cheeks and nose. Due to those reasons, he was affectionately known as the 'White Lightning'.

The Bloemfontein-born pacer played his first ODI match against India at the Eden Gardens and marked his entry into the international scene with a stunning spell. Donald played a total of 72 Test matches and took 330 wickets at an average of 22.25. He was also instrumental in taking the Proteas to the semifinals of the 1992 and 1999 World Cups.

Due to recurring injuries in the latter stages of his career, the speedster had to quit Test cricket after a forgettable series against Australia in 2001/02. Donald played his last ODI during South Africa's campaign in the 2003 World Cup.