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Pollock joins Durham for Twenty20

Cricinfo staff

April 23, 2008

	Shaun Pollock, who left international cricket in February, is heading to Chester-le-Street in June © Getty Images

Durham have signed Shaun Pollock for the Twenty20 Cup in June. He will play alongside his former South African team-mate Albie Morkel and has joined the county as a Kolpak.

Pollock retired from international cricket in February following the series against West Indies and is currently involved in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians.

"When I got the offer from Durham I really jumped at the chance to get on board, they are determined to do well in the Twenty20 Cup and I want to contribute to that success," said Pollock. "They proved themselves to be a force in the four-day and one-day game last year and I'm keen to help them replicate that success in the Twenty20 Cup."

David Harker, Durham's chief executive, added: "Shaun is one of the biggest talents in world cricket and we're delighted that he's decided to join us. He's got great experience in all formats of the game and we think he'll bring a great presence to the team, both on and off the field. We've got big aspirations for success in the Twenty20 Cup this season and along with Albie [Morkel] I'm sure that we have recruited players with enough Twenty20 experience to help us progress in the competition."

Pollock has previously played for Warwickshire, where he made a stunning debut back in 1996 by claiming four wickets in four balls against Leicestershire in the Benson and Hedges Cup.

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