World Cup performance under the spotlight

The National Cricket Committee of the UCBSA met in Cape Town today in a scheduled meeting to examine the South African team's performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

The Committee received extensive reports from Shaun Pollock, Mark Boucher, the team's management, and from national selection convenor Omar Henry regarding the team's preparation for and participation in the Cricket World Cup.

As the National Cricket Committee is an advisory body, it will make recommendations to the General Council, which meets in Cape Town on Saturday 29th March 2003. The General Council will deliberate on those recommendations and its decisions will then be made public when appropriate. The NCC's discussions will remain confidential.

Having received a verbal report from former captain Shaun Pollock, the National Cricket Committee was unanimous in complimenting him on his conduct and his continued commitment to the team.

"Shaun has seized the new opportunities that he faces in his role as a senior player and he has committed himself again to the national squad and to contributing to ensure that the team performs as a successful unit under the new captain Graeme Smith," said UCB CEO and NCC chairman Gerald Majola. "Shaun has conducted himself with dignity and grace through what has been a difficult time for him. His positive approach and his exceptional commitment continue to make him a most valuable asset to South African cricket and Shaun must be complimented on his attitude and thanked for it," Majola added.