Graeme Pollock

Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting, Kallis & Steve Waugh prove 20 Tests eligibility criterion is flawed in evaluating greatness

Graeme Pollock and George Headley usually follow Don Bradman when the greatest batsmen are listed according to career averages. Normally 20 Tests is considered as the eligibility criterion when preparing such lists. Arunabha Sengupta points out that this method is flawed because careers are prone to major fluctuations during the early stages, and 20 Tests is a very poor indicator of the final quality of a batsman.

Sachin Tendulkar should continue playing, opines Graeme Pollock

By CricketCountry Staff

South African legend Graeme Pollock has backed under-pressure Sachin Tendulkar to continue playing cricket despite his recent loss of form.

Graeme Pollock blasts BCCI for not implementing DRS

Graeme Pollock, voted South Africa's best cricketer of the 20th century in 2009, has blasted Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for yet again raising a red flag for the universal implementation of the Decision Review System (DRS).

Graeme Pollock recalls horrific conversation with Gerald Majola

South African great Graeme Pollock recalled during a fundraiser program for Kingsmead Mynahs at the Durban Country club a conversation with Gerald Majola, Chief Executive Officer of Cricket South Africa in which the CSA chief asked him to "F*** off".

Clarke, Ponting register highest partnership for any wicket at Adelaide

Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting continued to set new records with a massive unbroken partnership against India on the second day of the fourth and final Test in Adelaide on Wednesday.

South Africa’s inconsistency is shocking, say former players

South Africa might have won the recent Test series 2-1 against Sri Lanka at home but their "inconsistent" performance has came under attack from seasoned veterans of the game.

Bill Lawry, Jim Maxwell & Kerry O’Keeffe share their fondest memory of SCG

  Sydney Cricket Ground is celebrating it's 100th Test match. Some of the finest cricketers have made important contributions in this ground. ABC's Jim Maxwell and Kerry O'Keeffe along with former Australian captain Bill Lawry share their fondest memory of the SCG.   Bill Lawry is presently Channel Nine's commentator. He has played for Victoria...

Test cricket is dying slow death: Graeme Pollock

Former South Africa batsman Graeme Pollock feels that Test cricket is in the verge of extinction. "Australia are the premiere series for South Africa and that should be respected. Test cricket is dying a slow death and this kind of thing does not help," he said.

Virender Sehwag can single-handedly turn a game around: Graeme Pollock

Former South African great Graeme Pollock hailed big-hitting Indian opener Virender Sehwag, saying that he is one batsman who can change the course of a match single-handedly.

Unforgettable batting classics over the years…Part 2

The game since the 1950's, recalls some great innings over the years.