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Kieron Pollard Explains Why He Decided To Retire From IPL | Cricket News
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Kieron Pollard Explains Why He Decided To Retire From IPL | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of the finest overseas stars to grace the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kieron Pollard made the tough decision of calling it a day in the T20 league on Tuesday, the same day franchises were to release their 'released and retention' list. Pollard, who was expected to be put back in the player pool by the franchise, after an ordinary 2022 season, went a step ahead by deciding to not play in the league at all. In a statement issued, Pollard explained why he decided to quit the T20 league.Pollard, who remains an active cricketer outside the international arena, doesn't have any plans to pull curtains on his playing career anytime soon. In a statement, the former West Indian all-rounder explained that he decided to leave IPL as he doesn't want to play against Mumbai Indians."It hasn...
Mumbai Indians Great Kieron Pollard Calls Time On His IPL Career, Appointed Franchise’s Batting Coach | Cricket News
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Mumbai Indians Great Kieron Pollard Calls Time On His IPL Career, Appointed Franchise’s Batting Coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of the greatest overseas players to have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kieron Pollard, has decided to call time on his career in the T20 league. A one-franchise man in the IPL, Pollard has been one of the pillars of Mumbai Indians. He decided to hang his boots after playing for MI for 13 seasons but will continue with the MI family in his new role as batting coach. Adorning the Blue and Gold, Pollard signed in 2010 for Mumbai Indians and has since become one of the greatest players of this generation, picking up 5 IPL and 2 champions league trophies with Mumbai Indians. Pollard is and will continue to always be at #MIForever and will use his decades of experience and skill to strengthen Mumbai Indians as a batting coach and as a player with MI Emirates.Mrs. Nita. ...
“He’s Been There For Many Years, But…”: Harbhajan Singh On Kieron Pollard’s Future At Mumbai Indians | Cricket News
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“He’s Been There For Many Years, But…”: Harbhajan Singh On Kieron Pollard’s Future At Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Kieron Pollard.Former Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that the franchise should release Kieron Pollard ahead of IPL 2023 auction. Notably, the five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians, had roped in the West Indies star more than a decade ago in 2010. Since then, he has been a key player for the side, but his performance last year was extremely poor. Pollard, who was retained by MI for INR 6 crores ahead of IPL 2022 auction, scored only 144 runs for the side at an average of 14.40 and a strike rate 107.46 last year.All the 10 IPL teams will be submitting their final retention list by November 15 and Harbhajan feels that if MI release Pollard, it is going to be a tough decision for the side."Well, I think it's going to be very difficult for Mumbai Indians t...
West Indies’ Early T20 World Cup Exit Surprises And Disappoints Kieron Pollard | Cricket News
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West Indies’ Early T20 World Cup Exit Surprises And Disappoints Kieron Pollard | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Kieron Pollard© AFPWest Indies' legendary all-rounder Kieron Pollard is surprised and disappointed with the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup and said all the stakeholders must share the blame. Two-time champions West Indies failed to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the T20 showpiece in Australia after suffering defeats to Scotland and Ireland in the first round. "A bit surprised, to be honest that (West Indies) weren't able to get over the line against the other teams," Pollard told i95.5fm, a Trinidad-based radio station."But again, that speaks volumes of where our cricket as is at the moment. I feel it. I feel it for the guys because they are the ones that are going to get the bashing. And it's not all their fault." The elimination attracted reactions fro...
Abu Dhabi T10: Yuvraj Singh To Mentor New York Strikers Franchise, Kieron Pollard Named Icon Player | Cricket News
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Abu Dhabi T10: Yuvraj Singh To Mentor New York Strikers Franchise, Kieron Pollard Named Icon Player | Cricket News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi will be called the New York Strikers, in the upcoming edition of Abu Dhabi T10 League. The addition of the New York Strikers to the tournament makes it an 8-team competition, with two teams joining the bandwagon from the USA. The Strikers franchise has had a successful stint as a cricket franchisee in the USA and hopes to spread its wings in other parts of the world as well with well-known leagues such as the Abu Dhabi T10. The enigmatic left-hander Yuvraj Singh has been brought on board as the Team Mentor, he was previously been a part of the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2019.The Strikers franchise represents unity on and off the field and an indomitable passion for cricket and is owned by Sagar Khanna, who has been extremely passionate about cricket since his childhood days...
Kieron Pollard’s Breathtaking Catch At Boundary Ropes In Caribbean Premier League. Watch | Cricket News
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Kieron Pollard’s Breathtaking Catch At Boundary Ropes In Caribbean Premier League. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kieron Pollard took a sensational catch at the boundary ropes on Thursday© TwitterEvery cricket fan knows how agile a fielder Kieron Pollard is and the all-rounder has the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. However, Pollard outdid himself in the second match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League as the Trinbago Knight Riders' captain took a sensational catch at the boundary ropes to send Alzarri Joseph packing. The former West Indies captain took the catch on the fifth ball of the final over of the innings and it left everyone in awe.Jayden Seales bowled a delivery on the shortish length and Joseph hit the ball over long-on. Pollard timed his jump perfectly at long-on to take a one-handed stunner. The momentum was taking him over the boundary line but Pollard had the pres...