When I used to play with Polly [Shaun Pollock, the former South Africa Test captain and fast bowler], he was a big help to me. It was amazing sometimes. One part of the attack would be quiet and calm and Gunther would be at the other end. 
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Quotes about Shaun Pollock
We thought we could win this right from the start ... The club decided this year to take the competition really seriously and brought in players especially for it, guys like Albie Morkel and Shaun Pollock, who has been fantastic, just like a big kid even though he's supposed to be retired. With the money on offer later this year it was a straightforward decision.
said Will Smith
Obviously we were probably a few short in the end but with [Steve] Harmison, Liam [Plunkett] and Shaun Pollock bowling as well as they can it was always going to be tough for Glamorgan.
was said
in BBC Sport
At last, a summery day at Lord's, and it's almost warm. Earlier, on the nursery ground, Ottis Gibson gave Shaun Pollock a bear-hug, the South Africans played six-a-side football and Alastair Cook patiently signed autographs, flashing his pearly whites as he did so. Now on the main ground, the England squad are assembling for some fielding practice.
was said
in BBC News
We have a lot more expertise in the team this year with the two overseas guys [Albie Morkel and Shaun Pollock] and Dale Benkenstein getting experience in the Indian Cricket League
was said
in BBC Sport
Neil McKenzie plays this four-day game and then goes home, and then we're joined by Shaun Pollock and Albie Morkel for the Twenty20
said Dale Benkenstein
in BBC Sport
or is England's most attractive batsman at the crease right now? Stuart Broad times the ball as well as any Englishman since Michael Vaughan's heyday and he plays as straight as anyone (though he needs to leave more outside off stump). He really should be aiming at Shaun Pollock's numbers with the bat and he should bat in as many county matches as possible.
was said
in Malaysia Sun
Quotes from articles mentioning Shaun Pollock
Having just met with Shaun in India, together with Rahul and Martin, we have already received a tremendous amount of input. It is pleasing to have Shaun on board, who I know will have much to offer the work of the Committee.
was said
in SABC News
The strength of the MCC's World Cricket Committee is in its independence, its ability to freely think and recommend change for the benefit of the sport ... It is also a body that combines a huge array of talent from all over the world. Importantly, the MCC has the resource to support the work of the committee, with its increasing investment into research and development of the game. We look forward to discussions next week and anticipate a healthy debate and some forthright opinion.
said Tony Lewis
in Cricinfo.com
I am honoured and delighted to be joining the MCC's World Cricket Committee at such an interesting time for the sport
said Shaun Pollock
in Cricinfo.com
When I got the offer from Durham I really jumped at the chance to get on board, they are determined to do well in the Twenty20 Cup and I want to contribute to that success
said Shaun Pollock
in Rediff
Having been so recently involved in the international game, and indeed still playing cricket at a high level, he (Pollock) will be able to provide a fascinating insight. We just hope he will give more away when he is commentating than he does when he is bowling!
was said
in OneIndia
He's got great experience in all formats of the game and we think he'll bring a great presence to the team, both on and off the field.
was said
in OneIndia
