Bankrupt Graeme Pollock turns to India for help

[cricketfan28]

BCCI = ICC literally now

ha ha nice one

[CSK Fan]

Its not the BCCI's job to waste money on a foreign cricketer. Simple as that. If the ICC wants to help out then its their call. I am just making people aware of what a duplicitous character he really is. I do sympathize with his condition.. I wish that on nobody. However pardon me for being a cynic when he puts his hand out to a country he has always slagged off. Its not just the IPL. In the 90s he penned a column saying that poor sanitary conditions was the only reason western teams did not win in India.

People do strange things when desperate. They beg, they steal. Even formerly proud people come to their knees. I am appalled at some of the really cheap and insensitive things said in this thread to be honest. Belief in human nature has dropped big time and some posters whom I really respected too

[rkt.india]

People do strange things when desperate. They beg' date=' they steal. Even formerly proud people come to their knees. I am appalled at some of the really cheap and insensitive things said in this thread to be honest. Belief in human nature has dropped big time and some posters whom I really respected too[/quote'] Problem is we all are busy in commenting what BCCI should do, what not. It is their right in the end to pay heed to him or not like they did before. If they do, people will barely say a word, but if not, they will again crucify BCCI and someone like him will again write essays about how evil BCCI is. Like it happened when Shivlal Yadav praised Srini Mamu for providing one-time benefit for former Indian players. People were making joke of him.

[G_B_]

fully back what rkt is saying. If Greame pollock fully gets back on his feet he will be back to bashing Indian cricket and the BCCI. Seen his type a lot in real life. He is a business man who took a risk which backfired on him. Move on. Happens to the best of them.

[zep1706]

its my opinion. Or is me expressing my opinion a crime as well?

You were targeting him for his views on DRS initially. The point was just because he has a different view on DRS does not make him an enemy.

[zep1706]

Isn't Shaun Pollock his nephew? Can't he somehow help Graeme?

[Temujin Khaghan]

Isn't Shaun Pollock his nephew? Can't he somehow help Graeme?

They are white people, not asians. even if shaun pollock was his own son, i doubt how much he will help him.. maybe if he is filthy rich.

[zep1706]

They are white people' date=' not asians. even if shaun pollock was his own son, i doubt how much he will help him.. maybe if he is filthy rich.[/quote'] To be fair, according to the reports, he lost some $250,000. That's a huge sum of money for anybody. So it would be wrong to assume that Shaun is not helping him.

[moniker]

People do strange things when desperate. They beg' date=' they steal. Even formerly proud people come to their knees. I am appalled at some of the really cheap and insensitive things said in this thread to be honest. Belief in human nature has dropped big time and some posters whom I really respected too[/quote'] Not insensitive at all. If someone who has bad mouthed you all his life now suddenly has the gall to come to you for help, it is human nature to shut the door on his face. Though I think BCCI should be professional here. If this Pollock guy really has the skills, has something to offer like being a good coach, someone who can offer guidance or even is a good analyst, he should be provided with a job. But don't give him a job just because he's bankrupt, he should be employable.

[undisputed chap]

the question is why isn't csa helping him. Will the bcci help be seen as a step against csa.

[SLICKR392]

fully back what rkt is saying. If Greame pollock fully gets back on his feet he will be back to bashing Indian cricket and the BCCI. Seen his type a lot in real life. He is a business man who took a risk which backfired on him. Move on. Happens to the best of them.

That is so very easy to comment... We don't have to stoop down to his level. Let's say BCCI does help him here and he goes on to criticize us, he will be the bad guy, not the BCCI. Hope someone helps him soon.

[zep1706]

BCCI is not obligated to help him and he is not the only ex cricketer facing financial problems. It is getting highlighted because many consider him to be a great batsman. BCCI is not a charitable organization that has a duty to take care of every ex cricketer from all over. If they find a way to do something about it then it would be great, but you can't blame BCCI if they don't do that. My only objection was to ask him to feck off because he opposed BCCI's position on DRS.

[cricketrulez]

That is so very easy to comment... We don't have to stoop down to his level. Let's say BCCI does help him here and he goes on to criticize us, he will be the bad guy, not the BCCI. Hope someone helps him soon.

India seriously needs to find a cure for this nehrvian/gandhian virus!

[rkt.india]

CSA needs to help him, have a benefit match.

[hhunaeh]

Thank you India

South Africa legend Pollock overwhelmed by the response to his appeal for financial assistance. Our front page story on Graeme Pollock's precarious health and financial position has received an overwhelming response from the readers across the country. Even as we compile this report, the email address of Pollock's agent Basil O'Hagan was getting flooded with mails, messages and offers of help. A particular lady, with a famous Indian surname, offered the Pollocks both financial aide and assistance to raise funds for the ailing legend of the game, who was declared cricketer of the century in 2000. The Pollocks - Graeme and his wife Jeannie Shaw - have received calls from Indian fans expressing sympathy and promising assistance. "We're very really thankful to Mumbai Mirror for writing about Graeme," said Jeannie. O'Hagan said, "The response from India has been greater than expected. It appears as though the Indian people and the cricketing community have embraced our plea to give Graeme a respectful and dignified retirement. The sentiment towards the plea is so positive, from India and its people." O'Hagan expects the response get bigger over the week. "I think that the momentum is going to build during the next few weeks, and although some monetary donations have already started coming. It is just the beginning. We have formed a lawyers trust account here in South Africa, which is 100 per cent legitimate, and the funds go straight to this account. We have got the names and contact details of all the people who contacted us and we will be communicating with them regularly." Pollock gratitude Pollock himself thanked India. The response from India in terms of initial communication has been very positive and I just want to take this opportunity of thanking everyone for the support so far," said Pollock. Finally O'Hagan said, "Graeme brought joy to so many cricket fans all over the world and was second only to Bradman in the test averages. Who knows what he could have achieved over a 15 to 18 year Test cricket career. Even Shane Warne in his book, picked Graeme in his World 11, batting at number 4, after watching Graeme in a charity game in his late forties in 1992/1993." SOME OF THE FEEDBACK TO OUR STORY ON POLLOCK Financial support for Pollock This refers to 'Bankrupt SA cricket legend looks to India for assistance' (MM, July 24). The news made for a sad read. It is a shame that a person we have idolised while growing up is living in such poverty. Sunil Gavaskar has rightly suggested that the cricket fraternity should assist him financially with open hands - Naman Singh Deo It is pity that South African cricketing legend Graeme Pollock is suffering from Parkinson's and colon cancer. He also suffered a stroke recently. He was one of the finest left handed batsmen in the world. Despite his average of over 63.00, the game of cricket could not exploit his talents because the ban on South Africa between 1971 and 1992. I am sure BCCI could arrange for something to cater to the needs of the legend. His fervent appeal for financial assistance should not be ignored - Deepak Chikramane @Gautham_TRT his story puts into context one of the few excellent initiatives that Srinivasan took as BCCI prez. @sohrabjadli What a pity! This great #SouthAfrica legend now have to beg down on his knee to #BCCI for his survival. @InnoBystander Very sad story about the legendary Graeme Pollock. Surely something can be done somewhere?

[hhunaeh]

Graeme pollock should get on twitter, follow some matches preferably India's and SA's if he wants a better chance of getting employed, and tweet some insights only a cricketer can. This is one of the ways cricketers of the past get a loyal fan following and arrive and remain in the public eye. Even damien martyn who was supposedly staying away from cricket and the public eye started out. He was kind of invisible until he started appearing with Macgill in weekly hangouts on google. He then became visible in cricinfo's twitter feed. I hear now he is doing commentary for CPL. He must have done a lot of other things but i would say this twitter thing is one of the easiest.

[Old guy]

Graeme pollock should get on twitter' date=' follow some matches preferably India's and SA's if he wants a better chance of getting employed, and tweet some insights only a cricketer can. This is one of the ways cricketers of the past get a loyal fan following and arrive and remain in the public eye. Even damien martyn who was supposedly staying away from cricket and the public eye started out. He was a kind of invisible until he started appearing with Macgill in weekly hangouts on google. He then became visible in cricinfo's twitter feed. He must have done a lot of other things but i would say this twitter thing is one of the easiest.[/quote'] do not see how he can do that with Parkinson disease

[hhunaeh]

do not see how he can do that with Parkinson disease

I don't know the all the symptoms of parkinson, but i don't think it is debilitating enough to prevent you from watching and tweeting right? If you get a loyal fan following, more people will at least pay to read what you have to say, like how cricketwithballs blogger started out with cricinfo. Yea i understand commentary and hangouts might not be possible.

[Old guy]

I don't know the all the symptoms of parkinson' date=' but i don't think it is debilitating enough to prevent you from watching and tweeting right? If you get a loyal fan following, more people will at least pay to read what you have to say, like how cricketwithballs blogger started out with cricinfo. Yea i understand commentary and hangouts might not be possible.[/quote'] i know some one with this disease there are various stages but after a point you are dependent on others to even stand up and things like even picking glass can be hard and typing accurately is probably one of the hardest thing to do

[Old guy]

also speaking is difficult so commentating is out of question