Peter Pollock
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Post-Playing Career and Legacy
After South Africa's re-admittance into international cricket in the early 1990s, Peter Pollock served a pivotal role as the convenor of selectors. Under his leadership, the South African team cultivated a culture of disciplined, aggressive fast bowling—a strategy that helped elevate the team back to prominence on the international stage.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 30 Jun, 1941
- Age
- 78 yrs
- Occupations
- Cricketer
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- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Birth Place
- Pietermaritzburg
- Education
- Grey High School
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- South African cricketer
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For his contributions to the sport, Peter was honored as an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Beyond cricket, he worked as a journalist and a company director. Though details about his net worth or salary have not been publicly disclosed, his influence on and off the field remains widely acknowledged.
Family and Personal Beliefs
Peter Pollock is married and has children. His son, Shaun Pollock, followed in his footsteps and became one of South Africa’s greatest all-rounders. Shaun played in 108 Test matches and more than 300 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for South Africa, earning a place among the country's cricketing elite.
Peter is also known for his Christian faith and serves as an international evangelist. His passion for sharing his beliefs is reflected in the books he has written, which cover both cricket and Christian life. His published works include: Bouncers and Boundaries (with Graeme Pollock, 1968), The Thirty Tests (1978), Clean Bowled (1985), God's Fast Bowler (2001), The Winning Factor (2004), and Into the Light (2012).
Cricketing Style and Extended Family
Peter Pollock was a right-handed batsman and bowled right-arm fast. His disciplined and effective bowling helped define South Africa’s cricketing identity during his tenure. His influence extended within the family as well; in addition to his son Shaun, Peter’s two nephews also played first-class cricket, representing teams such as Transvaal and Leicestershire.
