Pollock to miss second Test

South Africa will miss Shaun Pollock for the second Test on April 8 © Getty Images

Shaun Pollock has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies due to an ankle injury. Pollock, who also missed the first Test in Guyana to undergo treatment for chronic inflammation on his left ankle, has been advised to play domestic cricket to prove his fitness. The second Test starts at Trinidad on April 8.

"Shaun will not travel to Trinidad for the second Test," Moabi Litheko, the South African media liaison officer, was quoted as saying in the iol website. "The selectors want him to bowl for the Dolphins in the Pro20 game against the Lions in Durban on Wednesday to see if he is fit."

Graeme Smith also confirmed the news and was hopeful that Pollock would be fit in time for the third Test in Barbados on April 21. South Africa missed Pollock during the first Test with the West Indian batting line-up tormenting the bowling attack and South Africa clinging on for a draw on the final day. Pollock has a great record against West Indies with his 14 Tests producing 65 wickets at 21.7.