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Shaun Pollock was born in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa on July 16, 1973. Public records list Shaun Pollock as a cricketer. The age as of 2026 is 53. Schooling on record includes University of Natal. Awards on record include Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2003) and Order of Ikhamanga in Silver (2008).
My Take
Shaun Pollock represents the kind of athlete I quietly prize: reliable, intelligent, and undervalued by the highlight reel. A genuine all-rounder, his bowling partnership with Allan Donald anchored South African cricket for years, and his 2003 Wisden honour confirmed his class. What I appreciate is that he led the side as captain across all formats while staying a workhorse, never trading substance for theatrics. His move into commentary feels natural for someone whose love of the game clearly outlasted his playing days. Polished, university-educated, and consistent, Pollock is the steady professional teams win with rather than the one fans scream about.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shaun Pollock
- Name (Japanese)
- ショーン・ポロック
- Reading
- しょーん・ぽろっく
- Born
- July 16, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- University
- University of Natal
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- 2008 Order of Ikhamanga in Silver
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaun Pollock born?
Born July 16, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Shaun Pollock from?
Shaun Pollock is from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
What does Shaun Pollock do?
Shaun Pollock works as cricketer.