Makhaya Ntini OIS is a South African former professional cricketer, who played all forms of the game. Wayward bowling from the Africans and powerful hitting from a strong Asian XI handed the batting team the impetus to build a huge total. A genuine bowling all-rounder, Pollock along with Allan Donald formed a bowling partnership for many years. He announced his retirement midway through the match, the following one-day series being his last international commitments. Africa XI bowler Morne Morkel's three-wicket burst restored some parity in the bowling figures, but the sheer weight of runs given made his effort look lacklustre. He was the leading wicket taker for South Africa in Tests until Dale Steyn overtook him on 26 December 2018. He has normally batted at 7 or 8, with a Test average of over 30 and ODI average above 25. [16] He attended Northwood School in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Playing as a specialist batsman, Pollock scored 130 from number 7 in the batting order, the highest ever score by an ODI batsman in that position. He is married to Patricia "Trish" Lauderdale and has two daughters, Jemma and Georgia. He has the lowest (best) economy rate of any bowler to have taken 300 ODI wickets,[7] and he is also the first South African and only the tenth player to take 400 Test wickets. Read about Shaun Pollock's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. He is married to Patricia "Trish" Lauderdale and has two daughters, Jemma and Georgia. He bowled at a straight line and was lively. His paternal grandfather, Andrew Pollock, who played for Orange Free State, was born in Edinburgh. The African XI cricket team is a representative team of the continent of Africa and represents it during the Afro-Asia Cup. All that was reversed in the Champions Trophy in India, where he showed great form, and against India and Pakistan at home at the end of 2006 and in the new year. He was the first ethnically black player to play for the South African national cricket team. Pollock took four wickets in four balls on his first appearance for Warwickshire – in a limited-overs (B&H Cup) game v Leicestershire at Birmingham in 1996. He is joint 10th in the all-time best ever bowler ratings in the LG ICC Ratings, [2] and has taken over 400 wickets and at the time of his retirement was one of only six players to have scored 3000 runs and taken 300 wickets in Test matches. He stated that "I realise I have been blessed by God and feel I have nurtured my talents to the best of my abilities." [10] He is a teetotaller and a devout Christian. Dale Willem Steyn is a South African professional cricketer who plays for the South African Cricket Team. [citation needed] After Hansie Cronje was banned from cricket for life, Pollock took over the captaincy in April 2000. Through his naggingly accurate lines outside the off-stump, Pollock has dislodged several batsmen but also perfected the craft of batting during the latter half of his career. However, one of the most underrated batsman in their lineup came at number six, in the form of Shaun Pollock, who has three international tons. Kagiso Rabada is a South African international cricketer who plays all formats of the game. Jacques Kallis is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer. The South African cricket team toured Bangladesh for two Test matches and three One Day Internationals in February and March 2008. The star-studded batting lineup of the late 90s and early 2000s consisted of the likes of Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Gary Kirsten and Mark Boucher. On 11 January 2008 he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket after his 303rd One Day International on 3 February. Indeed, it is possible to argue that the emergence of Pollock inspired Donald to greater heights as the latter found himself with a partner who both complemented and challenged him. He was also featured in Wisden Cricketers of the Decade at the end of 2019. He also recently received the SA Player's Player award and the SA ODI Player of the Year Award. His paternal grandfather, Andrew Pollock, who played for Orange Free State, was born in Edinburgh. The sight of Allan Donald bowling in tandem with Pollock, and ‘Rawalpindi Express’ bowling with the likes of Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram, served as a treat for pace bowling enthusiast. Four wickets in two Tests, with a new run-up and on pitches tailormade for his style, showed that he has slowed. He too holds the record for taking the most number of ODI wickets when playing at home soil (193). He was eventually removed from the captaincy after South Africa's poor performance in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, a tournament that they were amongst the favourites to win as the host nation. googletag.cmd.push(function () { Mark Verdon Boucher is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer who played all three formats of the game. A genuine bowling all-rounder, Pollock along with Allan Donald formed a bowling part Shaun Maclean Pollock (born 16 July 1973) is a former South African cricketer who is considered a bowling all-rounder.From 2000 to 2003 he was the captain of the South African cricket team, and also played for Africa XI, World XI, Dolphins and Warwickshire.He was also chosen as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2003. He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2013, and Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for the year 2013 in 2014’s Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. He stated that "I realise I have been blessed by God and feel I have nurtured my talents to the best of my abilities. [9]. A genuine bowling all-rounder, Pollock along with Allan Donald formed a bowling partnership for many years. In June 2007 he represented an Africa XI in an ODI game against an Asia XI in Bangalore. From 2000 to 2003 he was the captain of the South African cricket team, and also played for Africa XI, World XI, Dolphins and Warwickshire. [1] Pollock now works as a commentator on SuperSport’s coverage of South African cricket. Lauderdale was a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant in the early '90s and also worked for MTN, a South African telecom company. He also holds the record for playing the most number of ODI innings before scoring a century (189). “When batting we used to watch the Pakistan captain see how many overs Shoaib Akhtar had left in his spell. For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Daily Newsletter. New Delhi: Shaun Pollock's blitzkrieg 130 failed to save Africa XI as the Asians hung on to their nerves, winning the first one-dayer of the Afro-Asia Cup by 34 runs in Bangalore on Wednesday. [4] Pollock was later readded to the test series against the West Indies, whereupon he announced his retirement, effective on 3 February 2008. He made his South African debut in November 2014 in limited-overs cricket before going on to make his Test debut in November 2015. Shaun Maclean Pollock OIS (born 16 July 1973) is a South African cricket commentator and former cricketer, who was captain in all formats of the game.He is considered as one of the finest medium pacers of his time. “The speed gun brought a different dimension to fast-bowling because all of a sudden now you had something through which you could register how quick you were on the field,” Pollock concluded. He lost his place in the Test line-up late in 2007 but returned against West Indies, on his home ground in Durban, for what turned out to be his final Test. [8] Shaun Pollock later represented Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and Durham Dynamos in the 2008 Twenty20 Cup in England. Shaun Pollock has commentated on Sky Sports and Test Match Special on the BBC during the 2008 England vs South Africa Test Series. Half-centuries from Mahela Jayawardene and Mohammad Yousuf powered Asia XI to a massive 317 for nine after Jayawardene won the toss and decided to bat against Africa XI. Former Kenya skipper Steve Tikolo was embarrassingly out hit wicket for five and Asif castled captain Justin Kemp for the same score, before Sanath Jayasuriya rolled his arms over for another twin-wicket jolt, leaving the Africans at 87/7 and a defeat looking certain. [citation needed] He cemented his place in the team with some excellent performances and found a steady bowling partner in Allan Donald. Gary Kirsten, Lance Klusener, and Hansie Cronje to name a few others. At Afro-Asia Cup in 2007, he played as a batsman and scored 130 runs, to beat Mohammad Kaif’s record for the highest run scored by a No.7 batsman. Born In Summer 2008 he played for Durham County Cricket Club in the North East of England and along with fellow South African Albie Morkel was used mainly in the Twenty20 Cup competition. "[2] After South Africa sealed a series victory against the West Indies, Graeme Smith paid tribute to Pollock, stating "It's very important that people celebrate what he's given to South African cricket and what he's achieved as an individual. Of the 18 players who have bowled at least 2,000 balls for South Africa in ODIs, Pollock's economy rate of 3.65 runs per over was the second best behind that of Fanie de Villiers. Although no longer captain, he retained his place in the team. A genuine bowling all-rounder, Pollock along with Allan Donald formed a bowling partnership for many years. Separamadu Lasith Malinga is a Sri Lankan cricketer and current T20 international captain of Sri Lanka. He is considered as one of the finest medium pacers of his time. He is the leading wicket taker among South Africans, taking over 400 test wickets and scoring over 3,700 test runs in his 108 Test matches. [11][12] Pollock is a graduate of the University of Natal with a bachelor's degree in commerce. He holds the record for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper, with 532 catches and 555 total dismissals. Cousin - AG Pollock, Although, one bowler who terrorized Pollock the batsman was Pakistani speedster, Shoaib Akhtar, from Pakistan. Father - PM Pollock, [16] He attended Northwood School in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Pollock took four wickets in four balls on his first appearance for Warwickshire – in a limited-overs (B&H Cup) game v Leicestershire at Birmingham in 1996. Ex-cricketer, Full time family man and Mumbai Indians mentor, part time commentator/coach, aspiring golfer. As a result, Pollock immediately lost the captaincy and was replaced by Graeme Smith. The year 2002 saw a little performance dip after which he performed excellently up until 2005 after which there was a second dip. After a disappointing Test series tour of Australia in 2005/2006, he faced criticism for losing his wicket taking ability.
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