Graeme Pollock
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Graeme Pollock's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. His Test average of 60.97 is the third-highest in history, a figure that becomes even more remarkable when you consider he played only 23 matches. He was named South Africa's Cricketer of the Century in 1999, a fitting tribute to a man whose talent was so immense that even the great Don Bradman singled him out for praise. His induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009 cemented his place among the game's immortals.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding career and contribution to cricket.
South Africa's Cricketer of the Century
Recognized as the country's greatest cricketer of the 20th century.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
One of five cricketers selected for the annual honour.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Test Batsmen of All Time
Records & Feats
Third-highest Test batting average in history
Averaged 60.97 in Test cricket, behind only Don Bradman and Adam Voges.
Highest Test score by a South African
Scored 274 against Australia in 1970, a record for South Africa for decades.