Peter Pollock

Peter Maclean Pollock (born 30 June 1941) is a retired South African cricketer. He has played a continuing role in the South Africa cricket team as a player and selector. He was voted a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1966. He was primarily a fast bowler, but was also a useful late-order batsman.

Peter Pollock
Personal information
Full name
Peter Maclean Pollock
Born (1941-06-30) 30 June 1941
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
NicknamePooch
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleAll rounder
RelationsAndrew Maclean Pollock (father)
Graeme Pollock (brother)
Shaun Pollock (son)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 210)8 December 1961 v New Zealand
Last Test5 March 1970 v Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1958/59–1971/72Eastern Province
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 28 127
Runs scored 607 3,028
Batting average 21.67 22.59
100s/50s 0/2 0/12
Top score 75* 79
Balls bowled 6,522 19,064
Wickets 116 485
Bowling average 24.18 21.89
5 wickets in innings 9 27
10 wickets in match 1 2
Best bowling 6/38 7/19
Catches/stumpings 9/– 54/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 December 2019
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