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Shaun Pollock

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Shaun Maclean Pollock (born 16 July 1973) is a South African cricket commentator and former cricketer, who was captain in all formats of the game. A bowling all-rounder, Pollock along with Allan Donald formed a bowling partnership for many years. From 2000 to 2003 he was the captain of the South African cricket team, and also played for Africa XI, World XI, Dolphins and Warwickshire. He was chosen as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2003. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Shaun Pollock is the 144th most popular cricketer, the 532nd most popular biography from South Africa and the 13th most popular South African Cricketer.

Shaun Pollock is most famous for being one of South Africa's greatest fast bowlers and all-rounders in cricket history. He is renowned for his exceptional bowling skills, particularly his ability to swing the ball, and for being a key player in South Africa's national team during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Among CRICKETERS

Among cricketers, Shaun Pollock ranks 144 out of 136. Before him are Justin Langer, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Saeed Ajmal, Imran Tahir, and Moeen Ali. After him are Murali Vijay, Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Amir, Mark Boucher, Shardul Thakur, and Parthiv Patel.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, Shaun Pollock ranks 1,436. Before him are Viveka Babajee, Alan Thompson, Christopher Yost, Jian Fang Lay, Aisha Yesufu, and Stephen Fleming. After him are Paul Tisdale, Christian Finnegan, Vidya Malvade, Linvoy Primus, Daniel Meech, and Michael Randrianirina.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Shaun Pollock ranks 532 out of 454. Before him are Dean Furman (1988), AKA (1988), Shaun Keeling (1987), Trevor Immelman (1979), Lawrence Brittain (1990), and Tokelo Rantie (1990). After him are Themba Zwane (1989), Quinton de Kock (1992), Bianca Buitendag (1993), Antonio Alkana (1990), Mark Boucher (1976), and Keanu Baccus (1998).

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Among CRICKETERS In South Africa

Among cricketers born in South Africa, Shaun Pollock ranks 12. Before him are Hansie Cronje (1969), Gary Kirsten (1967), Kevin Pietersen (1980), Hashim Amla (1983), and Dale Steyn (1983). After him are Quinton de Kock (1992), Mark Boucher (1976), Keshav Maharaj (1990), Heinrich Klaasen (1991), Morné Morkel (1984), Graeme Smith (1981), and Kagiso Rabada (1995).

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