Brett Schultz

Brett Schultz
Personal information
Born 26 August 1970 (1970-08-26) (age 46)
East London, South Africa
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Left-arm fast
Career statistics
Competition Tests ODIs
Matches 9 1
Runs scored 9 -
Batting average 1.50 -
100s/50s 0/0 -/-
Top score 6 -
Balls bowled 1733 54
Wickets 37 1
Bowling average 20.24 35.00
5 wickets in innings 2 0
10 wickets in match 0 n/a
Best bowling 5/48 1/35
Catches/stumpings 2/- 0/-
Source: Cricinfo[1], 25 January 2006

Brett Nolan Schultz (born 26 August 1970 in East London, Cape Province) is a former South African cricketer who played in nine Tests and one ODI from 1992 to 1997. During the course of his career, he also played for Eastern Province, Western Province and Gauteng, previously Transvaal.

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”,[2] 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 trendy All Bar None on Bree Street, Cape Town, Schultz turned his attention to business. He is now a Director at short-term insurance specialists, Econorisk, a leading independent South African-based risk and insurance advisory business.

Charitable Work

Brett Schultz is actively involved in supporting a number of charitable organisations. TEARS Animal Rescue, SOS Children's Villages SA and Acres of Love are three charities close to his heart.

Brett and Econorisk are also committed to supporting the Breatheasy Programme at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital provides parents of children reliant on tracheostomy or artificial ventilation for breathing with the tools, skills and peace of mind needed to enable their children to enjoy life at home, surrounded by their families, rather than in hospital. In November 2016, a fundraiser, initiated by Brett and sponsored by Econorisk, raised R108,000 for the Breatheasy Tracheostomy and Ventilation Homecare Programme and the Red Cross.

In March 2017, Brett, together with volunteers from Econorisk and elsewhere, spent a night in a TEARS Animal Welfare shelter kennel for a second time with a rescue dog, to raise money for the charity and to help find homes for some of the many dogs and cats which have been saved from a life of homelessness and abuse. In 2016, the Sleepathon raised over half a million South African rand for TEARS and the figure for 2017 is expected to be much the same.

In March 2016, Brett was an Ambassador for the inaugural Cape Town Cricket Sixes where their CSR initiative 'HitPovertyforaSix' aims to enhance awareness and accessibility to the sport for those less fortunate. The second such event took place on 18 and 19 February 2017 at the Green Point Precinct. The Rugby and Cricket Legends teams, managed by Brett, joined 59 other teams competing across two days in seven leagues. Brett continues to be an Ambassador for the Cape Town Cricket Sixes.

In 2014, Brett cycled the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour with his partner Georgina Swain to raise money for SARDA (South African Riding for the Disabled).

Brett and Econorisk have also actively supported a South African-based Equestrian dressage Paralympic hopeful on her journey towards competing for South Africa in the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

References

  1. ↑ Cricinfo profile
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