Ntini carried cow dung with him on every tour as lucky charm
Former South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, who celebrates his 41st birthday today, used to carry a piece of cow dung on every tour as "lucky charm". Ntini, who was a cattle herder, had also revealed that he used to kiss it when he needed "extra luck". Ntini is the first black African to represent South Africa in international cricket. 