Kieron Pollard retires from IPL, given special responsibility by Mumbai Indians
Kieron Pollard retires from IPL, given special responsibility by Mumbai Indians: Kieron Pollard, the all-rounder of the West Indies cricket team and who played an important role in the success of the Mumbai Indians team, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kieron Pollard retires from IPL
Kieron Pollard was associated with Mumbai Indians for 13 seasons and played many match winning innings for Mumbai over the years. However, despite announcing his retirement, the former West Indies skipper will continue to be associated with the Mumbai Indians team. Pollard will be associated with the team as the batting coach of the Mumbai Indians team.
Mukesh Ambani-owned Mumbai Indians bought Pollard in 2010. However, the price for which the franchise bought Pollard was not disclosed. The franchisee bought it under the tie breaker rule. Since then he has been a key player for Mumbai Indians and played a key role in the team winning five IPL titles and two Champions League titles. He is also included in the list of players who have played more than 100 IPL matches.
Kieron Pollard Last Year Performance
Pollard was instrumental in the success of Mumbai Indians and led the team to victory in very difficult matches. but Last season was not a good one for Pollard, In the last IPL Pollard could only score 144 runs in 11 matches at an average of 14.40 and a miserable strike rate of 107.46.
Kieron Pollard say About Mumbai Indians | Kieron Pollard retires from IPL
“I could have played for a few more years so it was not an easy decision for me to make,” Pollard said in the list released by Mumbai Indians. But I understand that this is a fantastic franchise that has achieved a lot and now needs a transition. If I am not playing for Mumbai Indians, I cannot play against Mumbai Indians.
I am proud to have played for one of the biggest and most successful teams in the IPL for the last 13 seasons and am lucky to have had the opportunity to play with such a team. I sincerely thanks Mukesh, Neeta and Akash Ambani for showering me with so much love, support and respect. I remember the first time I met him he welcomed me with open arms and said we are family. It was not enough to just say it but it was also reflected in his behavior during the time I played for Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians team owner Nita Ambani said, “From the third season our motto is – Khelange Dil Khol Ke!” And Pollard has lived up to this motto. Pollard has been a huge contributor to the success of Mumbai Indians. He has been part of our two Champions League trophy wins and five IPL trophy victories. We will miss his magic on the field, but I am happy that he will continue to play for Mumbai and continue to groom the young players as Mumbai’s batting coach. I wish him all the best.