Jasprit Bumrah’s heart-warming message for Kieron Pollard is a delight for every Mumbai fan
Pollard will join the team as batting coach ahead of the next edition.
SHARE
Nov 15, 2022 6:44 pm
Kieron Pollard and Jasprit Bumrah: (Image Source: Twitter)
Hailed as one of the best players to have ever played in the Indian T20 League, Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from the league. He put out an emotional statement on his social media handle to inform his fans about the same on Tuesday. Pollard hasn’t had a great season with the bat last year, having managed just 144 runs in 11 matches.
“It hasn’t been the easiest decision to make as I will keep playing for a few more years, but I understand that this incredible franchise which has achieved so much needs to transition and if I’m no longer to play for MI then I cannot see myself playing against MI either,” Pollard said in a statement on Tuesday morning, just hours before the IPL 2023 retention deadline was to end. “Once an MI always an MI.”
Pollard became a part of Mumbai franchise in 2011 and remained a vital cog in the team till the last edition. During his stint, he has helped the franchise win a number of games and 5 trophies in total. Notably, the West Indies cricketer will still play other leagues across the world but isn’t ready to play for any other franchise in the Indian T20 League.
Having said that, his association with the team hasn’t come to a close. Pollard will join the team as batting coach ahead of the next edition of the tournament.
Following his announcement, several teammates from the franchise congratulated Pollard on his illustrious career in the cash-rich league. Indian pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, recently, also took to his Instagram handle and penned a heart-warming message for the West Indies all-rounder.
“It’ll take some used to you not being on the field out there with us, but I’ll still enjoy our banter in the nets. Congratulations on an incredible career Polly and all the best for your new innings.” Bumrah wrote on Instagram.
Sri Lanka’s former pacer, Lasith Malinga also congratulated Pollard on his stellar career and labelled him as “one of the most valuable T20 players ever.”
Happy Retirement Polly!💙 I really enjoyed playing alongside you over the years big man🤗 All the best for the next phase of your cricket journey. @mipaltan’s batting will surely go from strength to strength under your guidance.🙌@KieronPollard55 | #OneFamilypic.twitter.com/K1zJT9wrHz
“Happy Retirement Polly! I really enjoyed playing alongside you over the years big man. All the best for the next phase of your cricket journey. @mipaltan’s batting will surely go from strength to strength under your guidance,” tweeted Malinga.
“You are unarguably one of the most valuable T20 players ever. An absolute monster with the bat, a street smart bowler and a gun fielder You were an integral part of the greatest T20 team ever assembled. The energy and the competitiveness you brought into that team is unmatched,” said in another tweet.
