Published on: Sep 20, 2018 6:08 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 20, 2018 6:08 pm IST
Shaun Pollock
Hailing from a cricketing family with Scottish ancestry, Shaun Pollock is one of the greatest bowlers the game has ever produced. He is the grandson of Andrew MacLean Pollock who has played domestic cricket for South Africa and the son of former South African bowler Peter Pollock.
It was never about pace for Shaun Pollock who started his career in 1995, his prime focus was to bowl on line and length and pitch the ball in the good length. He had a unique ability to swing the ball on any surface and that is the reason why he is the joint highest wicket taker for South Africa along with speedster Dale Steyn snaring 421 wickets.
Shaun Pollock
Nickname:
Polly
Profession:
Former South African Cricketer
Biography
Autobiography:
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Biopic:
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Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
6 feet 1 inches
Weight (approx.):
72 Kgs
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Colour:
Blonde
Tattoos:
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
16th July 1973
Age (as on 2018):
45 years
Birth Place:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Cancer
Nationality:
South African
School:
College:
University of Natal
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce
Signature:
Social Media
Facebook page:
@
Twitter:
@ 7polly7
Instagram:
@7polly7
Family
Father:
Peter Pollock (Former international cricketer)
Mother:
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Sister:
NA
Brother:
Gavin Pollock
Coach/Mentor:
NA
Religion:
Christianity
Address:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
16th November 1995 vs England
ODI:
9th January 1996 vs England
T20:
21st October 2005 vs New Zealand
Jersey Number:
#7 (International, domestic)
Domestic/State Team:
KwaZulu-Natal, Warwickshire, Dolphins, Mumbai Indians, Durham
Nature on field:
Calm
Likes to play against:
England
Favourite Shot/Ball:
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After the life time ban of Hansie Cronje, Shaun was given the captaincy of the national side in April 2000.
Shaun Pollock holds the record for scoring 2 Test centuries while batting at the 9th position. Infact, he is the only player in the world to do so.
Shaun holds the record for playing most number of innings before scoring an ODI ton.
While playing at the home soil he has taken the most numbers of ODI wickets i.e. 193.
He is the joint highest wicket taker for South Africa in Test cricket along with Dale Steyn. He has got 421 Test wickets to his name.
He is the first Test captain to remain unbeaten on 99 in a Test innings.
Preferences
Hobbies:
Playing Golf
Favourite Batsmen:
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Favourite Bowlers:
Curtly Ambrose
Favourite Cricket Ground:
Sahara Oval, Port Elizabeth
Favourite sports Commentator:
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Favourite Food:
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Favourite Actors:
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Favourite Films:
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Favourite Musicians/Singers:
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Favourite Destination:
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Smoking/Alcohol:
Yes/No
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
NA
Wife/Spouse:
Patricia “Trish” Lauderdale (Former Model)
Marriage Date:
2000
Children:
2 daughters, Jemma and Georgia Pollock
Earnings
Net Worth:
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Retainer Fee:
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Test Fee:
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ODI Fee:
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T20 Fee:
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IPL 11:
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He was awarded as the Wisden Cricketer of the year in 2003.
Shaun Pollock comes from a family of Scottish ancestry.
He is the son of former International player Peter Pollock and the nephew of legendary South African cricketer Graeme Pollock.
He has a bachelor degree in commerce.
His wife Patricia Lauderdale was the finalist of Miss South Africa pageant in the early 90’s.
He is involved in charity work and does motivational speaking as well.
He has also been a coach of IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.
He announced his retirement from International cricket on 11th January 2008.
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