Kieron Pollard announces retirement from international cricket
2 years, 8 months ago

Kieron Pollard announces retirement from international cricket

The Hindu  

West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard on Wednesday announced retirement from international cricket. Pollard, who is currently representing the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League, brought the curtains down on his 15-year-long career with a post on social media. "I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the President of CWI, Mr. Ricky Skerritt, for his unwavering support and encouragement especially during my time as Captain," the Trinidadian said in a statement. Among his many achievements, Pollard is only the third cricketer to hit six sixes in an international over in his team's four-wicket Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka in 2021.

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Kieron Pollard creates history, smashes Rashid Khan for five sixes in The Hundred | WATCH
5 months ago

Kieron Pollard creates history, smashes Rashid Khan for five sixes in The Hundred | WATCH

India TV News  

Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard has created history as he smashed Afghanistan's spin wizard Rashid Khan for five sixes in The Hundred. Playing for the Southern Brave, the former West Indian skipper blasted Trent Rockets' spinner Rashid for five maximums in his set to inspire his team to a 2-wicket win. Pollard launched the Afghan spinner all around the …

'Referring to Mumbai Indians captaincy saga?': Fans decode Kieron Pollard's cryptic post about 'loyalty'
1 year ago

'Referring to Mumbai Indians captaincy saga?': Fans decode Kieron Pollard's cryptic post about 'loyalty'

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians batting coach and former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard shared a cryptic post on his Instagram story on Saturday, January 6 night regarding 'loyalty' and the fans of the franchise were quick to connect it with the recent incident of switch in captaincy ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. Image Source : KIERON POLLARD INSTAGRAMKieron Pollard …

WATCH | Kieron Pollard hits 4 100-meter sixes in a row in CPL 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH | Kieron Pollard hits 4 100-meter sixes in a row in CPL 2023

India TV News  

The 12th match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League saw Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots locking horns. The Knight Riders, led by Kieron Pollard, won the match by six wickets chasing down 179 runs in just 17.1 overs. While Nicholas Pooran was the star with the bat smashing 61 off 32 balls, their skipper Pollard also …

As Kieron Pollard bows out of Indian Premier League, Twitterati thank 'POLLY' for his services to MI
2 years, 1 month ago

As Kieron Pollard bows out of Indian Premier League, Twitterati thank 'POLLY' for his services to MI

India TV News  

The Indian Premier League over the years has been one of the grandest tournament that is played every year. Keiron Pollard, the stalwart of Mumbai Indians has been one of the greatest ambassadors of the tournament and whenever he takes the field, he raises the bar higher, both for his team and the tournament. In his 13-year-long association with Mumbai …

Watch: Kieron Pollard's million-dollar reaction as fan shouts 'Polly, thank you for your contribution to Mumbai Indians'
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Kieron Pollard's million-dollar reaction as fan shouts 'Polly, thank you for your contribution to Mumbai Indians'

Hindustan Times  

Kieron Pollard has been a legend for Mumbai Indians but in IPL 2022, the all-rounder's bat has gone quiet. This is the only season since 2011 that Pollard failed to score even a single half-century, due to which he was dropped for MI's previous two matches against Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. As Pollard was following the match …

IPL 2022: Birthday boy Kieron Pollard left out of MI XI in favour of rookie Tristan Stubbs for CSK clash
2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: Birthday boy Kieron Pollard left out of MI XI in favour of rookie Tristan Stubbs for CSK clash

Firstpost  

The Trinidadian had been struggling both with bat and ball throughout this season, collecting just 144 runs in 11 outings at a measly average of 14.40 and a strike rate a shade above 107.46, a pale shadow of his old self Veteran Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard was on Thursday left out of the Mumbai Indians line-up for their second …

'How many chances would you give to him? He's just not been scoring runs'
2 years, 8 months ago

'How many chances would you give to him? He's just not been scoring runs'

Hindustan Times  

The richest and most successful side in IPL history with five titles, Mumbai Indians remained winless in their first eight matches this season before notching up consecutive wins. Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard Bottom-placed Mumbai are already out of the reckoning but the team management will look to build a template for the next season. While skipper Rohit and Ishan …

'He has much more to give to West Indies': After Gayle, Sunil Narine expresses shock on Kieron Pollard's retirement
2 years, 8 months ago

'He has much more to give to West Indies': After Gayle, Sunil Narine expresses shock on Kieron Pollard's retirement

Hindustan Times  

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard left his fans surprised on Wednesday evening by announcing retirement from international cricket. West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced retirement from international cricket. He was also part of the West Indies team, which won the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup in 2012 after defeating Sri Lanka in the finals. Pollard made his international debut for …

'Can’t believe you retired before me': Chris Gayle, Sachin Tendulkar react on Kieron Pollard's shocking announcement
2 years, 8 months ago

'Can’t believe you retired before me': Chris Gayle, Sachin Tendulkar react on Kieron Pollard's shocking announcement

Hindustan Times  

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday evening. File photo of Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle Not only the fans but several former and active cricketers also took to social media to extend their well wishes to Pollard. Here is how the cricket fraternity reacted to Kieron Pollard's shocking retirement announcement Apart from Tendulkar, …

Kieron Pollard: All batters can take a leaf out of Surya’s book
2 years, 10 months ago

Kieron Pollard: All batters can take a leaf out of Surya’s book

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard heaped praise on player of the series Suryakumar Yadav, saying all batters of the modern game should look to emulate his standards. All batters can take a page out of his book,” Pollard said during a virtual press meet on Sunday. Pollard also went on to back his deputy Nicholas Pooran for having got to …

India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Kieron Pollard set for 100th appearance
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Kieron Pollard set for 100th appearance

The Hindu  

Kieron Pollard started his T20I career in 2008 under Dwayne Bravo. There have been sweeping changes in West Indies Cricket in the past 14 years; players have come and gone, some of them decided to stick to franchise cricket only, but Pollard struck a balance. As West Indies takes on India in the second T20I at the Eden Gardens on …

1st T20I: West Indies are very confident against well-drilled Indian team, says WI captain Kieron Pollard
2 years, 10 months ago

1st T20I: West Indies are very confident against well-drilled Indian team, says WI captain Kieron Pollard

India Today  

West Indies skipper Kieran Pollard said his team was confident ahead of the three-match T20I series against a well-drilled Indian team, starting from February 16 in Kolkata. Pollard also urged his teammates to move on from the IPL 2022 mega auction and focus on international cricket as his team looks to tame India in the T20 series. It's about representing …

India vs West Indies: Kieron Pollard to lead unchanged West Indies squad for 3-match T20I series
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs West Indies: Kieron Pollard to lead unchanged West Indies squad for 3-match T20I series

India Today  

West Indies announced their squad for a 3-match T20I series against India that will get underway on February 16 in Kolkata. West Indies T20I squad for India series Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooraan, Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Kyle Mayers, Hayden Walsh …

West Indies Needs More Tournaments Like CPL to Unearth Talent: Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

West Indies Needs More Tournaments Like CPL to Unearth Talent: Kieron Pollard

The Quint  

Asked about his position on getting the next generation into the mix for the 2022 T20 World Cup, which will be played in Australia in less than a year's time, Pollard, who himself was plagued by poor form in the tournament, said, "I love that question. "One of the things for us that we need to do, especially in the …

Pollard is fine, his last ball six made the difference: Pooran
3 years, 2 months ago

Pollard is fine, his last ball six made the difference: Pooran

The Hindu  

West Indies stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran said regular captain Kieron Pollard's last-ball six after returning to bat following a break eventually made all the difference in its three-run win over Bangladesh in a Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup here on Friday. He, however, came back in the final over to hit a last ball six after seven …

T20 World Cup 2021: Pollard retires out in Windies' crucial clash vs Bangladesh
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Pollard retires out in Windies' crucial clash vs Bangladesh

The Hindu  

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard retired hurt mid-innings in the Super 12 T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh in Sharjah on Friday. Unfortunately for the Windies, new batter Andre Russell was run-out at the non-striker's end the very next ball after having backed up too far outside the crease. The official broadcaster's commentator and pundit VVS Laxman said, when asked …

T20 World Cup 2021: No words to describe what Chris Gayle has done for us, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: No words to describe what Chris Gayle has done for us, says Kieron Pollard

The Hindu  

The focus on six-hitting has been the foundation of the West Indies’ batting approach in the T20s. Three of the top five six-hitters in T20 cricket are all from the West Indies – Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. And Pollard, the West Indies captain for the 2021 T20 World Cup, acknowledged his side’s power-packed batting. We look forward …

MI vs PBKS: Kieron Pollard becomes 1st player in T20 history to aggregate 10000 runs and take 300 wickets
3 years, 3 months ago

MI vs PBKS: Kieron Pollard becomes 1st player in T20 history to aggregate 10000 runs and take 300 wickets

India Today  

When Kieron Pollard took the wicket of Kl Rahul in the Mumbai Indians clash against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match in Abu Dhabi, the West Indian all-rounder achieved an elusive record. The 34-year-old all-rounder became only the first player to score 10000 runs and take 300 wickets in T20 cricket history. Kieron Pollard goes for a cutter …

Kieron Pollard becomes second player to join 11,000-run club in T20s
3 years, 4 months ago

Kieron Pollard becomes second player to join 11,000-run club in T20s

India TV News  

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard became he only second batter in the history of T20s to go past the 11,000-run mark. He reached the landmark during his 41-run innings for Trinbago Knight Riders against the Saint Lucia Kings in a Caribbean Premier League group game. In addition to his 11,008 runs, he has also taken 297 wickets -- making him …

IPL 2021: Happier with my two wickets than the 87-run knock, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Happier with my two wickets than the 87-run knock, says Kieron Pollard

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard said that the unbeaten 87 he scored against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings "has to be somewhere near the top" among the scores of match-winning knocks he has played in his more than decade-long stint in the Indian Premier League. But, despite the stroke-filled knock that included eight sixes and six boundaries, the West Indian was …

IPL 2021: Kieron Pollard played his 'best innings in the IPL', says CSK coach Fleming
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Kieron Pollard played his 'best innings in the IPL', says CSK coach Fleming

India TV News  

Kieron Pollard's power-packed 87 not out off 34 balls steered Mumbai Indians to four wickets in a last-ball thriller over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday night. CSK put on a mammoth 218/4 on the board, but the side's coach Stephen Fleming insisted that the side was still 10 runs …

IPL 2021 Exclusive: Kieron Pollard's knock will be remembered for years, says Murali Kartik
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 Exclusive: Kieron Pollard's knock will be remembered for years, says Murali Kartik

India TV News  

Kieron Pollard was at his explosive best against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday as Mumbai Indians registered an incredible four-wicket win to register a second-successive win in IPL 2021. In India TV's post-match show 'Cricket Dhamaka', former Indian spinner Murali Kartik said that Pollard's knock would be "remembered for years." The former Indian cricketer was also critical of CSK bowlers …

'Biggest six of IPL 2021': Kieron Pollard smashes 105-meter maximum against Sunrisers Hyderabad: Watch
3 years, 8 months ago

'Biggest six of IPL 2021': Kieron Pollard smashes 105-meter maximum against Sunrisers Hyderabad: Watch

India TV News  

Kieron Pollard's 22-ball 35, laced with two sixes off the last two deliveries of the innings, helped Mumbai Indians reach 150/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. The West Indies dasher hit three maximums during his innings to become the third overseas player after Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers to hit 200 sixes in the IPL. Showing his big-hitting prowess, …

MI vs SRH: Kieron Pollard becomes 3rd overseas player to hit 200 sixes in the IPL
3 years, 8 months ago

MI vs SRH: Kieron Pollard becomes 3rd overseas player to hit 200 sixes in the IPL

India Today  

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Saturday became only the third overseas player after Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers to hit 200 sixes in the Indian Premier League. Pollard went level with Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli after finishing the Mumbai Indians innings on Saturday with 201 sixes. Most sixes in the IPL Chris Gayle - 351 sixes …

IPL 2021 | Kieron Pollard hits nets for the first time ahead of MI's opener against RCB
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021 | Kieron Pollard hits nets for the first time ahead of MI's opener against RCB

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Kieron Pollard took to the nets for the first time since joining the squad ahead of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. Pollard, who has been with Mumbai Indians for a considerable amount of time, is their second-highest run-scorer after Rohit Sharma and has grabbed 60 wickets. Recently, Pollard equaled Yuvraj Singh's record of …

WI vs SL: Yuvraj Singh 'Welcomes' Kieron Pollard In Exclusive Six-6s Club
3 years, 10 months ago

WI vs SL: Yuvraj Singh 'Welcomes' Kieron Pollard In Exclusive Six-6s Club

ABP News  

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard scripted history in the T20 match against Sri Lanka to join the elite list. West Indies' limited-overs skipper hammered six sixes in six balls off leg spinner Akila Dananjaya's over in WI vs SL first T20 match. Pollard and Yuvraj have hit 6-ball 6 sixes in T20 cricket, while Herschelle Gibbs smashed 6 sixes off …

Twitter explodes after Kieron Pollard smashes six sixes in an over off hat-trick-taker Akila Dananjaya
3 years, 10 months ago

Twitter explodes after Kieron Pollard smashes six sixes in an over off hat-trick-taker Akila Dananjaya

Hindustan Times  

Kieron Pollard ensured that Akila Dananjaya's happiness was short-lived. In the first T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies, off-spinner Akila Dananjaya was over the moon when he had West Indies down from 52/0 to 52/3 in the fourth over, but the happiness soon turned into a nightmare when Kieron Pollard, in the bowler's next over, carted him for six …

Kieron Pollard hits 6 sixes in an over, only 3rd batsman to do so in international cricket
3 years, 10 months ago

Kieron Pollard hits 6 sixes in an over, only 3rd batsman to do so in international cricket

India Today  

West Indies superstar cricketer Kieron Pollard has become just the third batsman in international cricket to hit 6 sixes in an over. KIeron Pollard joins World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as the only other batsman to hit 6 sixes in an over in T20I cricket. @KieronPollard55 became the 1st West Indian to hit 6 sixes in a T20I …

Kieron Pollard will always be my inspiration: Hardik Pandya after 2nd T20I heroics vs Australia
4 years, 1 month ago

Kieron Pollard will always be my inspiration: Hardik Pandya after 2nd T20I heroics vs Australia

India Today  

India star Hardik Pandya, who helped India clinch the T20 series 2-0 vs Australia in Sydney, revealed that West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard will always be his inspiration when it comes to finishing matches for his country and franchise. People have carried the confidence from IPL, I was batting well in the IPL and during the lockdown, I planned on …

IPL 2020 Final | Dwayne Bravo, you're behind now: Kieron Pollard after winning fifth title with MI
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 Final | Dwayne Bravo, you're behind now: Kieron Pollard after winning fifth title with MI

India TV News  

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has now become the player with most T20 titles following Mumbai Indians' win in Indian Premier League 2020. Pollard also said that the title win meant a lot to him and also termed Mumbai Indians as the best T20 team in the world at the moment. The amount of trophies, the amount of talent that's …

IPL 2020, KKR vsMI | Kieron Pollard becomes first player to appear in 150 matches for Mumbai Indians
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020, KKR vsMI | Kieron Pollard becomes first player to appear in 150 matches for Mumbai Indians

India TV News  

Veteran West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard on Wednesday became the first player from Mumbai Indians to appear in 150 Indian Premier League matches. He achieved the feat on making it to the playing XI of the team in their second IPL 2020 game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The next on the list …

Kieron Pollard Becomes Second Highest Run Getter In T20 Cricket
5 years ago

Kieron Pollard Becomes Second Highest Run Getter In T20 Cricket

ABP News  

West Indies T2O international skipper Kieron Pollard achieved a personal landmark of sorts as he reached the second spot in the list of highest run-getters in T20 cricket. Pollard has so far amassed 9935 runs in 496 T20 matches he has played, this includes one century and 49 fifties. He is followed by former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum, who …

Kieron Pollard: Not executing plans against India cost series
5 years ago

Kieron Pollard: Not executing plans against India cost series

The Hindu  

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said failing to execute plans has been the story of his team as it went down by 67 runs in the third T20I against India to lose the series 1-2 in Mumbai. READ | Kohli, Rahul, Rohit shine as India seals T20I series 2-1 “We chased big totals before. “The guys showed positive intent and …

West Indies bank on Pollard's experience in series decider
5 years, 1 month ago

West Indies bank on Pollard's experience in series decider

The Hindu  

These are early days for Kieron Pollard as captain of the West Indies team in white-ball cricket. READ: Lendl Simmons half-century powers Windies to series-levelling win After the World Cup in England the West Indies selectors were keen that someone with fresh ideas be given the opportunity to lead the team ahead of next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia …

Lara: Making Pollard limited-overs captain is not a bad decision
5 years, 1 month ago

Lara: Making Pollard limited-overs captain is not a bad decision

The Hindu  

After spending some time in Australia, Brian Lara is in Mumbai to be part of the Star Sports team for the India - West Indies series featuring three Twenty20 matches and as many ODIs. Before teeing off at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mahalaxmi — he inaugurated the Habitat for Humanity Charity Golf Tournament— Lara spoke about why the West …

India vs West Indies: Kieron Pollard feels his players have to execute and believe in their talent despite being labelled 'underdogs'
5 years, 1 month ago

India vs West Indies: Kieron Pollard feels his players have to execute and believe in their talent despite being labelled 'underdogs'

Firstpost  

Skipper Kieron Pollard doesn’t mind West Indies’ underdog tag against India and said his team will look to focus on the basics to get a favourable result in the limited-over series beginning on Friday. New Delhi: Skipper Kieron Pollard doesn’t mind West Indies’ underdog tag against India and said his team will look to focus on the basics to get …

Sherfane Rutherford: Kieron Pollard is a 'cool' leader
5 years, 1 month ago

Sherfane Rutherford: Kieron Pollard is a 'cool' leader

The Hindu  

Kieron Pollard’s stint as the West Indies captain in limited-overs cricket hasn't begun too brightly, with the islanders conceding the recent T20I series to Afghanistan after decimating it in the ODIs. Read | Azharuddin to address HCA corruption charges after hosting T20I Pollard, after missing out on West Indies’ World Cup squad, was handed over the reigns of ODI and …

World Cup 2019: Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard picked as West Indies reserves
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard picked as West Indies reserves

The Hindu  

Former West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo, who had announced his retirement from international cricket in October 2018, has been included in the team’s list of reserve players for the 2019 ICC World Cup. The list, which was put up on the website of Cricket West Indies, also included Kieron Pollard, who hasn't played an ODI since October 2016. His last …

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