from BBC Sports Online April 04 2002 (thanks Jenny)
Warwickshire have agreed with South Africa's cricket authorities to limit the
number of domestic one-day games Shaun Pollock plays for them this season.
The South African captain signed a contract with the Bears in November, but
subsequently suffered a side strain that forced him to miss the second leg of
the Test match series against Australia.
His participation in the county season was thrown into doubt after the United
Cricket Board of South Africa ordered medical tests.
Woolmer will be in contact with Graham Ford
But Warwickshire coach Bob Woolmer told BBC Sport Online that the all-rounder
has officially been cleared to play at Edgbaston on the condition that he does
not play too many one-day games.
"We have agreed with the UCBSA that Shaun will play a limited number of
one-day games which will be at the discretion of all parties, with Shaun the
most important party to that agreement," Woolmer said.
"But this will not preclude him from doing a good job for Warwickshire.
"We will make sure that Shaun is not over-bowled as we used to do with
Allan Donald.
"There is no hard and fast method of achieving this. To say that he will
bowl eight overs every other day is not feasible.
"I will be in constant contact with South African coach Graham Ford and our
fitness coach and physio will be in touch with their counterparts to monitor the
situation.
The case of each player is assessed on its individual merits
"We have taken note of the fact that South Africa wants Shaun Pollock
available for the World Cup next year. "
"Obviously we cannot guarantee that he will not break a finger or become
injured throughout the season, but we will be looking after him."
"We are expecting Shaun to turn up at Warwickshire on 20 April."
UCBSA spokeswoman Bronwyn Wilkinson said there is no blanket policy on
contracted players taking part in the county season with the World Cup being
held in South Africa in les than a year.
Spin bowler Nicky Boje and all-rounder Lance Klusener will play for
Nottinghamshire this coming season.
"The case of each player is assessed on its individual merits,"
Wilkinson said.
"The UBCSA will look at a player's fitness, commitments and the number of
fixtures he will be expected to play.
"Naturally, the fact that we will be hosting next year's World Cup will be
taken into consideration."