Malan

American

[mah-lahn] / mɑˈlɑn /

noun

Daniel François 1874–1959, South African editor and political leader: prime minister 1948–54.

Malan British

/ mɑːˈlɑːn /

noun

Daniel F ( rançois ). 1874–1959, South African statesman; prime minister (1948–54). He passed legislation to introduce apartheid

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It made him the third man to score centuries in all three formats for England, after Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan, but more importantly it keeps them on course for a third T20 title.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"Maybe he is trying too hard to get a score on the board," said Buttler's former England team-mate Dawid Malan.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Malan pointed to England's previous tour of Australia in 2021-22, when strict Covid protocols restricted their movements outside of playing and training.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Having restricted Fire to 143-9, Superchargers got off to a blistering start as the England opener put on 91 with Dawid Malan, who hit 41 from 29, for the first wicket.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Berrange then noted that the statement had been made by the former premier of South Africa, Dr. Malan.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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