By Ilhaam Hoosain
09 May 2008
Shaun Pollock, on Thursday morning was named to the prestigious and influential MCC World Cricket Committee, a body that protects the values of the game and includes the likes of Geoff Boycott, Barry Richards, Steve Waugh and Courtney Walsh.
And on Thursday evening he was named the most media friendly sports personality at the annual SAB sportswriters’ award function in Johannesburg.
Because of his involvement in the Indian Premier League as captain of the Mumbai Indians, Pollock was not able to accept the award in person. The award was accepted by his cousin, Anthony Pollock – but he was quite overwhelmed when informed of the tribute.
”I'm at a loss for words... All I can say is that I when I think back on my career, the spectators and media contributed hugely to the wonderful experience of being an international sportsman. I always enjoyed interacting with the personalities involved in the media and got to know most of them pretty well. I would like to thank them sincerely for the kind gesture of giving me this award.”
CEO Gerald Majola led the tributes from Cricket South Africa and he commented: “Shaun Pollock has been one of cricket’s greatest role models and has a wonderful way with the media and the public. This makes him a most apt recipient of this prestigious SAB Sports Award and is another indication of the positive impact he has made on the game.”
Meanwhile, Proteas coach Mickey Arthur says: “It is typical of the guy. He has always been very professional both on and off the field and he fully deserves to be honoured in this way. The entire Proteas squad is extremely proud of him.”
09 May 2008
Shaun Pollock, on Thursday morning was named to the prestigious and influential MCC World Cricket Committee, a body that protects the values of the game and includes the likes of Geoff Boycott, Barry Richards, Steve Waugh and Courtney Walsh.
And on Thursday evening he was named the most media friendly sports personality at the annual SAB sportswriters’ award function in Johannesburg.
Because of his involvement in the Indian Premier League as captain of the Mumbai Indians, Pollock was not able to accept the award in person. The award was accepted by his cousin, Anthony Pollock – but he was quite overwhelmed when informed of the tribute.
”I'm at a loss for words... All I can say is that I when I think back on my career, the spectators and media contributed hugely to the wonderful experience of being an international sportsman. I always enjoyed interacting with the personalities involved in the media and got to know most of them pretty well. I would like to thank them sincerely for the kind gesture of giving me this award.”
CEO Gerald Majola led the tributes from Cricket South Africa and he commented: “Shaun Pollock has been one of cricket’s greatest role models and has a wonderful way with the media and the public. This makes him a most apt recipient of this prestigious SAB Sports Award and is another indication of the positive impact he has made on the game.”
Meanwhile, Proteas coach Mickey Arthur says: “It is typical of the guy. He has always been very professional both on and off the field and he fully deserves to be honoured in this way. The entire Proteas squad is extremely proud of him.”
Picture: www.grandstand.net
2 comments:
I am surprised that Shaun Pollock won this award. A few years ago, he visited Mitchell's Plain and refused to interact with the school children that attended the event. He refused to take photos and sign autographs for the children. Brenda
Shaun Pollock is a national hero...he has done he's country proud. Dont critisize the man after he's done so much and is now at the end of his career.tackle the problem when it exists!!!
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