IPL 2022: Top all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced retirement
In a recent development on Wednesday, IPL 2022: Top all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced retirement. Mumbai Indians Star West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34.
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard, who is currently with Mumbai Indians (MI) during the IPL 2022 season, took to Instagram to announce his decision. 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 am grateful to the various selectors, management teams and in particular, Coach Phil Simmons for seeing potential in me and for the faith they steadfastly had in me throughout my career. This and the confidence Cricket West Indies showed in me was particularly reassuring as I stepped up to take on the challenge of leading the team. 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.
Pollard, who made his international debut in 2007, has represented West Indies in 123 One-Day Internationals and 101 Twenty20 Internationals. He stroked three centuries and picked 55 wickets in ODIs, while in T20Is he registered the highest score of 75 not out and bowling figures of 4 for 25.
He led his team in both formats and was also a part of the 2012 T20 WC-winning side. He took over the reins of the limited-overs side from Jason Holder in September 2019. He also had a brief stint in charge back in 2013.
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The 33-year-old made his international debut in an ODI against South Africa in 2007. He played his last international game against India in Kolkata on February 20. 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.
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