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Friday, 11 January 2008 |
Former South Africa cricket captain Shaun Pollock retires
Former South Africa cricket skipper Shaun Pollock has announced he is retiring from international cricket.
Shaun Pollock, 34, is currently playing his 108th Test, but he says he will retire after his last one-day match on 3 February.
Shaun Pollock explained in a statement: "I realise I have been blessed by God and feel I have nurtured my talents to the best of my abilities."
Shaun Pollock went on to add: "I'd like to thank Cricket South Africa for allowing me the opportunity of representing my country for the last 12 years. I thoroughly enjoy the honour and privilege of wearing the Protea badge and take with me some remarkable memories, having played against some great players."
And following day two of the Durban Test, Shaun Pollock told reporters: "I made the decision at the start of the season that the West Indies series would be my last."
Shaun Pollock thanked Cricket South Africa 's support staff, administrators, sponsors and players and he added that it was the right time for him to go.
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