India had ensured the number one spot on the ICC Test team rankings at the April 3 cut-off dateand a prize of $1 million after their victory in the Johannesburg Test against South Africa last month.

Graeme Pollock believes political reasons are undermining South Africa's long-term competitiveness as a Test nation.

The old Centenary Pavilion was re-named the Graeme Pollock Pavilion at Wednesday's one-day match between South Africa and Pakistan.

In a must-win game Shikhar Dhawan scored 248 and Cheteshwar Pujara scored 109 not out to beat South Africa A in Pretoria.

Another great Barry Richards, commenting on Pollock's reaction, said once a player crosses 34, he can buy another 3-4 years on experience but not more.

Graeme Pollock has warned that Sachin Tendulkar will face a lot of pressure regarding his future in cricket.

Paceman Fanie de Villiers, who played for both the Springboks in the old era and the Proteas, said the CSA decision was not well-considered. Graeme Pollock described the CSA decision as ridiculous and heartbreaking.

Former South African great Graeme Pollock on Tuesday hailed big-hitting Indian opener Virender Sehwag, saying that he is one batsman who can change the course of a match single-handedly.

As his uncle and cricket legend Graeme Pollock watched, Shaun Pollock helped South Africa win his final game of international cricket.

Cricket South Africa, the controlling body for the sport in the country, is more interested in politics than in the well-being of the game.