Summary: Die Krieketkolf

The bat is no ordinary piece of sporting equipment. It is crafted from specially selected willow, oiled with care, and "knocked in" over months. The owner (the narrator or a close friend) values it almost as a family heirloom. It represents fair play, craftsmanship, and the spirit of true sportsmanship.

It provides background on Okkert and his talented father who was prevented from playing for South Africa due to apartheid. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR DIE KRIEKETKOLF die krieketkolf summary