South Africa's best XI since readmission

Shaun Pollock

Pollock could well have pulled off the role of Hawkeye in Marvel Comics, for his pin-point accuracy with the ball was akin to the superhero’s prowess with the bow and arrow. Bowling at a niggling pace with ample amounts of movement, Pollock perfectly complemented the other express pacers that the Proteas carries in their ranks.

His batting was in stark contrast, yielding the long handle to good effect, although he could have achieved much more with the bat than what he eventually did. He had a troubled time as SA’s captain after taking the reins from Hansie Cronje, but was a respected figure in the team, and an ideal mentor to the young fast bowlers.