Noteworthy Events/Interesting Facts

Pollock was just 19 years old when he made his test debut.

His nephew is Shaun Pollock.

His Brother, Peter Pollock is also famous cricketer.

Pollock's father, Andrew Pollock and a Scottish immigrant, played for Orange Free State

In 1974-75 Pollock scored 222 not out for Eastern Province against Border in the Gillette Cup; this remained the highest individual innings in List A cricket for nearly thirty years.

His first-class career was long and fruitful, spanning 27 years, from 1960 to 1987.

Arguably Pollock's finest innings at international level came on a rain-affected pitch at Trent Bridge in 1965 where he made a masterly 125 against an England attack

The latter score stood as a record for several years as the highest in Test cricket by a South African.

Pollock made two double centuries against Australia: 209 in 1966-67 and 274 in 1969-70. Both series were won by South Africa by very convincing margins of 3-1 and 4-0 respectively.

Pollock used his height well to get to the pitch of the ball.

Pollock was an excellent judge of line and length and this enabled him to always get into the correct position to play any kind of delivery.

He is one of the greatest left-handed batsmen the world has ever seen and was chosen as South Africa's Cricketer of the 20th Century in 2000

He has the third highest batting average of all time.

Achievements

Wisden Cricketer of the Year - Wisden

Cricketer of the 20th Century - United Cricket Board of South Africa

South Africa

Activities