Brett Schultz

Brett Nolan Schultz (born 26 August 1970) is a former South African cricketer who played in nine Test matches and one One Day International between 1992 and 1997. During the course of his career, he also played for Eastern Province, Western Province and Gauteng.

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",^[1] 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 All Bar None on Bree Street, Cape Town, Schultz turned to business. He is now a Director at short-term insurance specialists, Econorisk Broker Consultants, an independent South African-based risk management and short-term insurance business.

Shultz is also ambassador for the Sasfin Bank Cape Town Cricket Sixes, alongside Allan Donald, JP Duminy and Meyrick Pringle. The event, the biggest sixes tournament in Africa, takes place at The Western Province Cricket Club and aims to raise money for underprivileged children.

Charitable work[]

Schultz is actively involved in supporting a number of charitable organisations, including TEARS Animal Rescue, SOS Children's Villages SA and Acres of Love. He supports the Breatheasy Programme at the , a programme for parents of children reliant on tracheostomy or artificial ventilation for breathing. In November 2016, a fundraiser, initiated by Brett and sponsored by Econorisk, raised over R100,000 for the Breatheasy Tracheostomy and Ventilation Homecare Programme and the Red Cross.

References[]

• Times Live. "Blast from the past: Schultz scythes through Sri Lanka’s batsmen", 8 September 2021
• Sport24. "Brett Schultz, Mfuneko Ngam: Strike bowling's too-fleeting fireballs", 3 June 2020
• Sport24. "Gibbs names best all-time Proteas Test and ODI XI, picks 'evil' Schultz", 1 May 2020
• . "JP Duminy returns with other SA Legends to raise money for children", 14 February 2020
• Sport24. "Proteas: Beuran may have booked Windies ticket", 27 January 2020
• . "International Left-Handers Day: Proteas XI", 13 August 2019
• Radio 702. "Former Protea legends to mentor youth ahead of Cape Town Cricket Sixes", 19 February 2019
• Independent Online. "#HitPovertyForASix: Cricket festival fun for whole family in Green Point", 24 January 2019
• . "Carnival atmosphere expected at biggest CT Sixes yet", 18 January 2019
• The Citizen. "Four memorable Proteas moments in Sri Lanka", 10 July 2018
• . Steyn still packs a mean punch", 12 July 2018
• . "Gibson ‘not sold’ on two spinners", 10 July 2018
• . "Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Islanders last beat Proteas in a Test series 12 years ago", 11 July 2018
• Times Live. "Proteas coach Ottis Gibson 'not sold' on two spinners in the sub-continent", 9 July 2018
• . "Last five trips to Sri Lanka", 5 July 2018
• The Citizen. "Why Dale Steyn and (maybe) not KG Rabada is Proteas key man in Sri Lanka", 2 July 2018
• Business Day. "Life after AB as Proteas head for Sri Lanka", 3 July 2018
• . "Schultz now secures assets", 17 April 2018
• . "'Bear' Schultz now secures assets", 16 February 2018
• First Post. "India vs South Africa: Brett Schultz", 7 January 2018
• . "Brett Schultz Demolishes Sri Lanka in their Own Backyard", 2 October 2017
• . "Schultz: 17 interesting facts about the South African pacer^{[permanent dead link]}", 26 August 2017
• . "Bowlers with a 20-wicket cut-off", 24 July 2017
• . "Brett Schultz: We all know that Australians are founding fathers of the sledge", 30 March 2017
• . "2017 Cape Town Sixes Cricket Ambassador Brett Schultz manages Legends team", 21 January 2017
• ESPNcricinfo. "When Schultz slung 'em in", 21 January 2017
• ESPNcricinfo. "They'll always be Sri Lanka for Brett Schultz", 8 January 2017
• . "The devastating story of Brett Schultz – man who destroyed Sri Lanka in 1993. Written by Rex Clementine", 7 January 2017
• . "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
• . "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
• . "Left-arm seamers as rare as tickeys, but Proteas need a few", 5 April 2016
• . "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
• . "Proteas legends set for Cape Town Sixes", 17 February 2016
• . "Ex-Proteas confirmed as Cape Town Sixes ambassadors", 17 February 2016
• . "An Interview with Brett Schulz", 1 October 2015
• . "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
• ."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' Archived 2016-03-31 at the Wayback Machine", 9 March 2015
• . "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
• . "Brett Schultz's legend lives on", 25 July 2014
• . "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
• . "SA cricket set for shake-up as lefties raise hands", 9 May 2014
• . ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151541/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. "South Africa ready to meet fire with fire", 7 September 1995.