Pollock speaks out for Klusener

Shaun Pollock has added his support for Lance Klusener, who was controversially omitted from South Africa's tour of England this summer. "Lance has always performed at his best when we've had our backs to the wall," said Pollock, who was sacked as captain after South Africa's disastrous World Cup campaign.

"I hope his present situation will bring the best out of him and that he will return to play for his country again. He is a match-winner, and I believe he has a lot left in his armoury."

Despite the difference of opinion between Pollock and Graeme Smith, the new captain who reportedly criticised Klusener's attitude in a breakfast interview, Pollock was keen to offer his support to Smith as well.

"Graeme's got to try and do things his own way," said Pollock, "particularly at the start of his captaincy, so he needs plenty of room. But I will offer help where it's needed."