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 and they chose a player who has substantial experience in Twenty20 leagues. For long the selectors had placed their faith on Darren Sammy, who led the West Indies in 41 of the 62 Twenty20 matches and became a two-time Twenty20 World Cup winning captain. "The West Indies play well as a team and now under the leadership of Kieron Pollard who I know really well, I know what he would be expecting from his team.

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Livingstone's Century Fuels England's Victory Over West Indies
2 months, 1 week ago

Livingstone's Century Fuels England's Victory Over West Indies

Associated Press  

England secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in the second one-day international match, leveling the three-match series. Captain Liam Livingstone shone with a century, contributing to the total score of 329-5. He was supported by Sam Curran's 59 and Jacob Bethell's 50, setting a strong foundation for England's chase. Livingstone's masterful bowling, including 26 and 24 wickets in the …

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 …

Pollard, David fined for illegal TV review help in IPL game
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pollard, David fined for illegal TV review help in IPL game

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians batsman Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard were fined Saturday for asking a teammate to seek a TV review in contravention of rules during an Indian Premier League match. A video of the team dugout showed David and Pollard gesturing towards batsman Suryakumar Yadav and urging him to take a review for a wide ball during a …

IPL 2024: I’m fed up of we pinpointing individuals; cricket is a team game, says Pollard
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: I’m fed up of we pinpointing individuals; cricket is a team game, says Pollard

The Hindu  

As if the return to his Indian Premier League alma mater – that too as captain – has been received with hostility by fans who have made their displeasure very clear wasn’t enough, Hardik Pandya has been dealing with getting his act together at the helm of affairs of a struggling Mumbai Indians lot. To make matters worse, he faced …

Kieron Pollard 'sick and fed up' of Hardik Pandya pinpointing: 'You all will be cheering for him in less than 6 weeks'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kieron Pollard 'sick and fed up' of Hardik Pandya pinpointing: 'You all will be cheering for him in less than 6 weeks'

Hindustan Times  

Kieron Pollard has had enough of the finger pointing that's been directed at Hardik Pandya throughout Mumbai Indians' IPL 2024 campaign. The former MI all-rounder backed Hardik to the hilt and warned detractors that it's only a matter of time before people got behind Pandya, referring to the T20 World Cup. Pollard on Pandya's batting approach Pollard feels Pandya's fresh …

'This guy is Kieron Pollard's replacement?': MI's Tim David lambasted over ‘Test match’ knock vs RR at IPL 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

'This guy is Kieron Pollard's replacement?': MI's Tim David lambasted over ‘Test match’ knock vs RR at IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Tim David was targeted by trolls after the Mumbai Indians failed to fire for Hardik Pandya and Co. in match No.14 of the Indian Premier League 2024 on Monday. Mumbai Indians' Tim David and captain Hardik Pandya bump their fists during the Indian Premier League match Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, IPL fans trolled David following his below-par …

David Warner emulates Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor in unique cricket achievement
11 months ago

David Warner emulates Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor in unique cricket achievement

India TV News  

The veteran David Warner made a sensational return to international cricket by smashing a quickfire fifty against West Indies in the first T20I match on Friday, February 9. Warner, playing his first international match since announcing retirement from Tests and ODIs a month ago, captained the team in the opening game against West Indies at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Warner …

'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 …

England appoint Mumbai Indians' veteran as assistant coach for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign
1 year ago

England appoint Mumbai Indians' veteran as assistant coach for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign

India TV News  

The England and Wales Cricket Board appointed the former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard as an assistant coach of England's white-ball team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, December 24. "Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has been appointed to the England Men’s coaching team for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies …

West Indies veteran Darren Bravo takes break from cricket following England ODIs snub
1 year, 1 month ago

West Indies veteran Darren Bravo takes break from cricket following England ODIs snub

Hindustan Times  

St John's, November 26 : Experienced West Indies middle-order batter Darren Bravo has decided to take a break from the international game after being overlooked for the upcoming ODI series against England. HT Image Darren Bravo took to social media to announce his decision to move away from selection for West Indies. He was a prolific performer in the recently …

West Indies announce squad for England ODIs; Dwayne Bravo slams selectors after Darren Bravo's non-selection
1 year, 1 month ago

West Indies announce squad for England ODIs; Dwayne Bravo slams selectors after Darren Bravo's non-selection

India TV News  

Cricket West Indies has announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming home ODI series against England and the non-selection of Darren Bravo has irked his brother Dwayne Bravo. Lead selector Desmond Haynes appreciated Joseph for his "maturity" and "good leadership qualities" displayed during the Super 50 Cup - the same tournament that witnessed Darren finish as the leading run-getter. "We …

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 …

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli's biggest quality is his adaptability to different conditions, says Vikram Rathour
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli's biggest quality is his adaptability to different conditions, says Vikram Rathour

Firstpost  

While some fans were not impressed by Kohli’s slow start, batting coach Vikram Rathour was pleased with the former skipper, saying that he was batting well and it was all about adaptability. Virat Kohli played a pivotal part in India’s dominant win over West Indies in the first Test in Dominica last week, scoring 76 off 182 deliveries to help …

Lara’s advice on situations will be of great help in Tests against India: West Indies captain Brathwaite
1 year, 6 months ago

Lara’s advice on situations will be of great help in Tests against India: West Indies captain Brathwaite

The Hindu  

Legendary Brian Lara’s tips on situational awareness of the game will greatly help the West Indies batters during the two-Test series against India beginning on July 12, feels skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. West Indies has received a huge boost ahead of the multi-format series against India with Lara joining it as the team’s performance mentor. His advice on situations is great …

World of Cricket: ICC scraps soft signal rule, Ashes injury scare for Anderson
1 year, 7 months ago

World of Cricket: ICC scraps soft signal rule, Ashes injury scare for Anderson

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has also introduced a new law making it mandatory for players to wear helmets in “high risk positions.” In another ICC change, any runs scored off a free hit when the ball hits the stumps will now be given as runs, rather than byes. The ICC’s new rules come into effect on June 1, meaning the …

IPL 2023: 'All batters have to fire' says MI batting coach Kieron Pollard ahead of CSK clash
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: 'All batters have to fire' says MI batting coach Kieron Pollard ahead of CSK clash

Firstpost  

Mumbai: After the failure of top-order in their IPL opener, Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard is expecting the batters to fire in unison in the much awaited clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Saturday. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap​ MI were reduced to 48/4 …

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 …

T20 World Cup exit speaks volumes about our level in cricket: Kieron Pollard
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup exit speaks volumes about our level in cricket: Kieron Pollard

India Today  

West Indies and T20 cricket legend Kieron Pollard has said that his country’s premature exit from the T20 World Cup came as a rude shock to him. Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt issued a scathing statement, saying a "post-mortem" would be carried out immediately. Pollard said, "We have a young captain, we have young players, guys who would have …

Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Ravi Rampaul party with crowd during India vs West Indies 1st ODI
2 years, 5 months ago

Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Ravi Rampaul party with crowd during India vs West Indies 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

Trinidad cricketers Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine and Ravi Rampaul were present at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain to watch West Indies take on India in the first ODI on Friday. Right-arm pacer Rampaul, however, was a part of West Indies T20 World Cup squad last year. A 117-run stand for the second wicket between opener Kyle Mayers …

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 …

'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 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 …

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 …

India vs West Indies: Time for Ishans, Iyers to impress as Men in Blue hope to rebuild side ahead of T20 World Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs West Indies: Time for Ishans, Iyers to impress as Men in Blue hope to rebuild side ahead of T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

The Rohit Sharma-led Team India would be aiming to get its combinations right when it takes on the West Indies in a three-match series beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday. Kolkata: Flush with exciting talent and focussed on the T20 World Cup in exactly eight months’ time, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India would be aiming to get its combinations right when …

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 …

IPL auction is done and dusted, it's about giving best for West Indies now, says Kieron Pollard
2 years, 10 months ago

IPL auction is done and dusted, it's about giving best for West Indies now, says Kieron Pollard

India TV News  

Highlights West Indies were blanked 0-3 in the ODI series. Their players may have earned hefty deals at the IPL mega auction but West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Tuesday said it's time to move on and focus on international cricket as his team looks to tame India in the T20 series. It's about representing the West Indies and putting …

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Rahul's batting position in focus as India look to seal series vs Windies
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Rahul's batting position in focus as India look to seal series vs Windies

India TV News  

Highlights The biggest positive for India is Rohit, who had missed South Africa series, found form Ishan Kishan made a case for himself as opener with a decent job with a 36-ball 28 The team cannot afford to tinker with the rest of the middle-order comprising Kohli, Surya and Pant The focus will be on vice-captain KL Rahul's batting position …

Kohli-Rohit Sharma Celebrate Kieron Pollard's Wicket, Cricket Fans Ask, 'Where's the Rift?'
2 years, 11 months ago

Kohli-Rohit Sharma Celebrate Kieron Pollard's Wicket, Cricket Fans Ask, 'Where's the Rift?'

News 18  

Rumours of a rift between India’s former captain Virat Kohli and the new skip Rohit Sharma were quashed during the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The highlight of the day for the fans, however, came when Kohli and Rohit Sharma were snapped in a frame celebrating the wicket of West Indian captain Keiron …

India vs West Indies: With all other things on the outside; India will have their work cut out, says Pollard
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs West Indies: With all other things on the outside; India will have their work cut out, says Pollard

India TV News  

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Saturday said India will have their task cut out in the ODI series against the visitors as they are coming off a 0-3 whitewash in South Africa and "all the other things on the outside". By "all other things on the outside", Pollard appeared to refer to the controversy around Indian captaincy after Virat …

West Indies vs England: Jason Holder snares four in four to seal T20I series for Windies
2 years, 11 months ago

West Indies vs England: Jason Holder snares four in four to seal T20I series for Windies

Firstpost  

Jason Holder took four wickets in successive balls during a dramatic last over as the West Indies beat England by 17 runs in the 5th T20I. Local hero Jason Holder took four wickets in successive balls during a dramatic last over as the West Indies beat England by 17 runs in the fifth and deciding Twenty20 international at the Kensington …

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 name unchanged T20I squad to face India from England series
2 years, 11 months ago

West Indies name unchanged T20I squad to face India from England series

Hindustan Times  

Cricket West Indies Selection Panel has announced the men's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against India. West Indies captain Kieron Pollard The West Indies will visit India from February 6 to 20, where they will also play three ODIs. Currently, West Indies is locking horns against England in a five-match T20I series and that particular series stands level …

Rohit Sharma is a good motivational leader, Indian cricket in good hands: Darren Sammy
2 years, 11 months ago

Rohit Sharma is a good motivational leader, Indian cricket in good hands: Darren Sammy

India Today  

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy on Friday said that he doesn't think that the Virat Kohli captaincy saga will affect India's team morale and the team is in safe hands under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. However, Sammy, who is leading the World Giants in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket, said Kohli will continue to contribute as a …

India vs West Indies: WI recall Kemar Roach, Nkrumah Bonner and Brandon King for ODI series
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs West Indies: WI recall Kemar Roach, Nkrumah Bonner and Brandon King for ODI series

India Today  

West Indies have recalled Kemar Roach, Nkrumah Bonner and Brandon King into the ODI squad for next month's three-match series against India, starting on February 6. Roach from Barbados has been a regular in West Indies Test squads but played the last of his 92 ODIs against India at Port of Spain in August 2019. "Kemar Roach is one of …

T20 World Cup 2021: Who said what during the four-week tournament
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Who said what during the four-week tournament

Firstpost  

A look at some memorable quotes from players and coaches alike during the tournament Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Australia were crowned the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup champions on Sunday after beating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final. “Attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing that a human being can do.” — India captain Virat Kohli …

Will continue to play franchise cricket for some years, if my body holds: Bravo
3 years, 2 months ago

Will continue to play franchise cricket for some years, if my body holds: Bravo

The Hindu  

Just-retired Dwayne Bravo says he intends to play franchise cricket for some more years if his body allows and insisted that time was right to finally call time on his international career and let the younger players take West Indies cricket forward. RELATED | Dwayne Bravo to retire from internationals after T20 World Cup "I will continue playing franchise cricket …

T20 World Cup: It's end of a generation for West Indies cricket, admits Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: It's end of a generation for West Indies cricket, admits Pollard

The Hindu  

Disappointed at crashing out of the T20 World Cup with just one win from five matches, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Saturday admitted that it's the "end of a generation" for the Caribbeans and they need to start from the scratch to build a world-beating side. Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia recorded a …

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 …

T20 World Cup 2021 has been disappointing for experienced West Indies players like myself, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021 has been disappointing for experienced West Indies players like myself, says Kieron Pollard

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: West Indies captain Kieron Pollard admitted that all the senior players including he himself let the team down as the defending champions crashed out of the ICC T20 World Cup after losing to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka defeated them by 20 runs and the Cup certainly marked the end of an era with the likes of Chris Gayle, …

WI vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021: Pollard backs Windies batters to cut loose against Sri Lanka
3 years, 2 months ago

WI vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021: Pollard backs Windies batters to cut loose against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard backed his batters to "break their shackles" and rediscover their form in Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup clash with Sri Lanka, as the defending champion bids to keep its semi-final hopes alive. The West Indies is second from bottom in Group I having lost two of its three Super 12 stage games and its batters have …

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 …

2021 T20 World Cup: We back Chris Gayle to do well in the World Cup, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 T20 World Cup: We back Chris Gayle to do well in the World Cup, says Kieron Pollard

India TV News  

West Indies' big-hitting skipper Kieron Pollard is looking forward to join forces with veteran swashbuckler Chris Gayle and lead the team to glory in the T20 World Cup. Heading into the showpiece, Gayle is just 97 runs short of becoming the highest run scorer in T20 World Cup, and Pollard said that there are no words to describe what the …

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 …

T20 World Cup Irrelevant for Now, We're Playing IPL: Kieron Pollard
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup Irrelevant for Now, We're Playing IPL: Kieron Pollard

The Quint  

"These are guys that have done it for us time and time again. So for us, it's about backing individuals and trying to give them the confidence to do well because they're young, talented individuals." Pollard didn't want to get into the debate over the pitches for the T20 World Cup, saying the immediate task was to perform in the …

T20 World Cup irrelevant for now, IPL remains the focus: Kieron Pollard after MI outclass PBKS
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup irrelevant for now, IPL remains the focus: Kieron Pollard after MI outclass PBKS

India Today  

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard said that at this point in time, the T20 World Cup is irrelevant and his main focus is entirely on doing well for his franchise in the ongoing UAE leg of the Indian Premier League 2021. Notably, Pollard picked 2 wickets and scored 15 runs in Mumbai Indians' 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Match …

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 …

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