Brett Schultz (born 26 August 1970) is a former South African

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er who played in nine Test matches and one

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between 1992 and 1997. During the course of his career, he also played for Eastern Province,

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and

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. Schultz’s fast-paced left-handed

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caused major problems for both right- and left-handed

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, evidenced by the 20 wickets which fell in the three-Test series against

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in 1993–94, his debut tour. Described in 2013 by the ''

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'' as "one of the most intimidating opponents in world cricket", 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

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n-based risk management and short-term

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business. Shultz is also ambassador for the

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Cape Town Cricket Sixes, alongside cricketers

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and

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. 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,

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SA and Acres of Love. He supports the Breatheasy Programme at the

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, 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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Schultz, Brett 1970 births Living people South Africa Test cricketers South Africa One Day International cricketers South African cricketers Eastern Province cricketers Gauteng cricketers Western Province cricketers Alumni of Kingswood College (South Africa)