DURBAN, Dec 24: Their pride severely dented, veteran South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock on Sunday said he was determined to help his team put record straight in second Test against India starting on Tuesday.

“Losing at the Wanderers was a severe blow to us, it damaged our pride,” he said. “But this one is one of our favourite places and we are keen to put the record straight.”

Pollock, who picked his 400th scalp in first Test at the Wanderers, said motivation had not been an issue with him and he did not have any plans of retirement.

“I tend to reassess at start of each season and it is no different now. I feel I am good enough for this and next series (against Pakistan), but, as always, I would reassess at end of the season. As of now, there is no imminent retirement,” he said.

Former South African captain said the team wanted to level series and pick up momentum from next match.

“It is a huge Test for us and we do not want to lose. We want to draw level, draw level here and then move on to Cape Town. I can speak from my personal perspective and there is a huge motivation. Playing at my home ground is another reason.”—Agencies