much more successful than such bowlers as Buster Nupen, who had acquired a remarkable reputation on matting pitches. During World War I he was awarded the DSO and was wounded three times, once in his bowling arm. After he retired from first-class cricket in 1930, Pegler continued working in the game's administration. He managed the 1951 touring team to England. References External links 1888 births 1972 deaths South Africa Test cricketers South African cricketers Gauteng cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers South African cricket administrators Companions of the Distinguished Service Order H. D. G. Leveson Gower's XI cricketers L. G. Robinson's XI cricketers