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Bankrupt Graeme Pollock turns to India for help

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Graeme Pollock, the man with the 2nd highest Test batting average all-time behind Bradman, is on the verge of bankruptcy and losing his mortgaged home. The South African, who played 23 Tests before South Africa were kept out of international cricket due to apartheid, has now turned to India to help him out. He is also willing to use his expertise and be a motivator with any IPL franchise, according to his agent, Basil O' Hagan. "Financially, Graeme is fighting to keep the wolves from his door. It's really sad to see someone who brought so much joy to cricket, in this position," O' Hagan was quoted as saying by Mumbai Mirror. "Graeme spends hours watching the IPL. He is very interested in the transformation of the game. He feels there are very real innovations to the game of batting and progress can still be done in this direction," added O' Hagan. Pollock himself was rueful that his own board was not willing to help him out in any way. "Unlike in India, the system here does not support retired players. I have heard that the Indian board disbursed money to former cricketers and has set up a system of monthly pension. We've no such privileges here," he said. Pollock has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and a colon cancer. Adding to his suffering, he also suffered a stroke recently that has forced him to remain at home. He has also received the support of Sunil Gavaskar who believes that Pollock will get the support that he deserves. "He is not only one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game but also one of the finest gentlemen that you can come across. For all his stupendous achievements, he remains a humble person who hardly talks about himself but is happy to talk about the current generation of players. There must be many who grew up delighted by his batting who must now be in a position to help their hero in his retirement and I do hope they do that and see that their hero lives the rest of his life with dignity and respect," said Gavaskar. Pollock is the uncle of former South African cricketer, Shaun Pollock. His Test career was cut short but he played first-class cricket for 27 years all the while juggling a full-time job with cricket. For those looking to assist, Graeme Pollock's agent, Basil O' Hagan can be reached at basil@bohmarketing.co.za
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Sad :(( also why isn't icc doing anything for these retired greats,,not to make light of greame Pollocks situation but I am sure some of the West Indian legends are in worse condition.....icc needs to start do ing something about this Srini mama :shout: time to lift yourselves in the eyes of the haterz

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Sad :(( also why isn't icc doing anything for these retired greats,,not to make light of greame Pollocks situation but I am sure some of the West Indian legends are in worse condition.....icc needs to start do ing something about this Srini mama :shout: time to lift yourselves in the eyes of the haterz
I agree it is tough life for sportsmen who have such short careers. I had heard that Pattrick Patterson is virtually homeless and hard to find. Indian cricket has done well now to pay older players. I hope people realize why it is important to get in money in cricket and what role IPL plays instead of blindly cursing it
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Didnt this guy come out against India for the DRS?

"Essentially, the system does not suit India`s top six (batsmen). You play differently if you`re a batsman, when the review system is in operation," Pollock said. "You are limited in the number of reviews you can call for, and if DRS is not in operation, a lot of players are going to get away with decisions that should go the other way."
http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/graeme-pollock-slams-bcci-and-icc-for-drs-non-implementation_744948.html feck off.... India should give him the finger.
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Didnt this guy come out against India for the DRS? http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/graeme-pollock-slams-bcci-and-icc-for-drs-non-implementation_744948.html feck off.... India should give him the finger.
That's his view. Not the time for 'revenge'. Hope he gets all the help that's needed. Sometimes helping these sort of hardcore critics can be better than avenging them in some other harsh way, which is ignoring or well showing them the finger.
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That's his view. Not the time for 'revenge'. Hope he gets all the help that's needed. Sometimes helping these sort of hardcore critics can be better than avenging them in some other harsh way' date=' which is ignoring or well showing them the finger.[/quote'] how is this avenging? ( wrong use of word anyways) its apathy.
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thats view of many indians also
How about Indians give to their own athletes. So many times i read stories about our atheletes in olympic games etc who dont even have proper equipment. Instead we go and help a former cricketer from a foreign land who has been critical of us in the recent past? His nephew Shaun has earned enough money in the IPL as a coach and player. I am sure he can help his uncle out.
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How about Indians give to their own athletes. So many times i read stories about our atheletes in olympic games etc who dont even have proper equipment. Instead we go and help a former cricketer from a foreign land who has been critical of us in the recent past? His nephew Shaun has earned enough money in the IPL as a coach and player. I am sure he can help his uncle out.
True Indian cricket or BCCI not required to give any help. he is in market and if any IPL franchise wants him it is fine. FInally SACB has to take care of its own. We can't do anything here
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That's pathetic thinking. Just because someone came out against your views on something doesn't mean that you shouldn't help him when he needs it. I hope they help him in whichever manner possible.
I'm not surprised.
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How about Indians give to their own athletes. So many times i read stories about our atheletes in olympic games etc who dont even have proper equipment. Instead we go and help a former cricketer from a foreign land who has been critical of us in the recent past? His nephew Shaun has earned enough money in the IPL as a coach and player. I am sure he can help his uncle out.
I don't think he expects BCCI to simply dole out money. He's looking for a job in the IPL.
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what happened to the FICA ? Their is an organization to look after payers are they sleeping. what happened to siva ramakrishnan. Is he too drunk ?

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