Top 7 cricketers who were coached by their fathers to become greats
Let us take a look at seven father-son duos where cricketer fathers helped train and nurture cricketing talent of their young sons.
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4. Peter Pollock—Shaun Pollock
Former South African fast bowler Peter Pollock played a foundational role in shaping the career of his son, Shaun Pollock. Shaun was coached and mentored by father Peter from a young age, and grew into one of South Africa’s greatest all-rounders.
Peter’s experience as a pacer helped Shaun, who went on to excel as a bowler and a reliable lower-middle-order batter. Shaun also captained the Proteas and his skill set and approach to the game were deeply influenced by his father's early guidance. While both have now retired, the son finds time to coach and mentor teams around the world to spread the knowledge he gained from his dad.