Shaun Pollock

Proteas must bloom in Australia

Graeme Smith is keen that the usual weight of expectation that accompanies a South African tour to Australia does not overwhelm his squad when they head off to Perth next Saturday. Having achieved a predictably comfortable...

Smith's 'to do' list

When South African cricket captain Graeme Smith next sticks up a list of must-haves on his fridge, top spot in the order is sure to go to a Test series victory against Australia. Just like a fresh away Test series triumph...

Player falls, then rises to the occasion

Pro-Am day on Friday ahead of this weekend's charity-driven Gary Player Invitational proved to be quite an eventful one at The Links at Fancourt. The ever-energetic Player is, of course, the tournament host, but his foot...

Ntini moves past Pollock

Johannesburg - Makhaya Ntini became the leading wicket taker in Test matches played in South Africa when he dismissed Imrul Kayes at Centurion on Friday, passing Shaun Pollock's 235. South Africa had 5 ducks in their innings...

A squad to turn the tide

A predictably one-sided first Test (of two) against Bangladesh failed to get in the way of the most important announcement of the week; that of the 15 players selected for the South African touring squad to Australia. It is...

South Africa/Swaziland: Fish Says There's Talent in Swaziland

Posted to the web 26 November 2008 Former Bafana Bafana defender Mark Fish, who is currently on a charity drive in Swaziland, tells KickOff.com that he is impressed with the talent displayed by local youngsters. Fish, who is...

The Charl Langeveldt interview

By Zaahier Adams Cape Cobras swing-bowler is one of the most uncomplicated people you are ever likely to meet. We sat down with him this week to tap into his vast knowledge of bowling at the death, being honoured by the Indians...

Struggling Morkel Gets the Nod, No to JP Duminy

THE quest to turn Morné Morkel into an all-rounder to succeed Shaun Pollock as the lower order all-rounder in the South African Test cricket squad, has not been put on hold - despite his bowling woes.

Deutsche Bank's Anshu Jain Picks Up Stake In IPL Team Mumbai Indians

Top Deustsche Bank executive Anshu Jain has bought a 15% stake in Mukesh Ambani's Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. Jain, the head of global markets at Deutsche Bank, has picked up the stake in his personal...

Pollock not to return to Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians officials are hoping to persuade Shaun Pollock, the former South African allrounder, to extend his contract with the IPL franchise. Pollock, whose contract with Mumbai Indians was only for one year, said that he...

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