World Commentators' Playing XI

7) Shaun Pollock, Age: 42

Shaun Pollock during South Africa’s 2022 Commonwealth Games announcement bid

Shaun Pollock follows Flintoff at number 7 and holds a place down as the bowling all rounder. Pollock hails from a cricketing family being the nephew of South African legend Graeme Pollock and son of Peter Pollock. Thus expectations were high from the first time he stepped on the cricket field. Pollock did incredibly well and surpassed all expectations to become one of the best all rounders ever to play the game.

He is South Africa’s all time leading wicket taker in Tests holding a slender lead over Dale Steyn. He was known for his accuracy and formed a deadly bowling partnership with Allan Donald. Pollock enjoys playing golf and is good friend with golfing icon Gary Player and is often seen showing off his skills at the Gary Player Invitational.