[5][6] He was the leading wicket taker for South Africa in Tests until Dale Steyn overtook him on 26 December 2018.

After a disappointing Test series tour of Australia in 2005/2006, he faced criticism for losing his wicket taking ability.

[7] Pollock was later readded to the test series against the West Indies, whereupon he announced his retirement, effective on 3 February 2008.

"[11] Pollock took four wickets in four balls on his first appearance for Warwickshire – in a limited-overs (B&H Cup) game v Leicestershire at Birmingham in 1996.

He played for Durham County Cricket Club in the North East of England and along with fellow South African Albie Morkel was used mainly in the Twenty20 Cup competition.

Of the 18 players who have bowled at least 2,000 balls for South Africa in ODIs, Pollock's economy rate of 3.65 runs per over was the second best behind that of Fanie de Villiers.

His paternal grandfather, Andrew Pollock, who played for Orange Free State, was born in Edinburgh.