Jack Nel


John Desmond Nel was a South African cricketer who played in six Tests from 1949 to 1957.
Nel played 35 first-class games, top-scoring for his team on several occasions. He then went onto commentating on any matches played at Newlands. He worked as a quantity surveyor.

Family

Jack Nel married Shelagh Mary Finegan in February 1952 and they had three sons and one daughter.

Death

Nel died on 13 January 2018 at the age of 89.