West Indies star all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League ahead of the auction for the new season and he will continue with the MI family in his new role as batting coach.
West Indies star all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League ahead of the auction for the new season. However, he will continue with the MI family in his new role as batting coach.
Adorning the Blue and Gold, Pollard signed in 2010 for Mumbai Indians and has since become one of the greatest players of this generation, picking up 5 IPL and 2 champions league trophies with Mumbai Indians.
Pollard is and will continue to always be at #MIForever and will use his decades of experience and skill to reinforce Mumbai Indians as a batting mentor and as a player with MI Emirates.
Mrs. Nita. M. Ambani said
“For me, Pollard has exemplified what Mumbai Indians stand for – Khelenge Dil Khol Ke! Right! From Season 3 we have shared joy, sweat, and tears – those powerful emotions that forge lifelong bonds on and off the field. He has played an important role in the success of MI and has been a part of the winning side for both our Champions League trophies and all 5 IPL wins. We will miss seeing his magic on the field for MI, but I’m delighted that he will continue to play for MI Emirates, and also mentor young players as the batting coach for MI. May his new journey with MI and MI Emirates bring him even greater glory, triumph, and fulfillment. I wish him all the very best!”
Mr. Akash Ambani, said
“Polly leaves behind a huge legacy as a player with Mumbai Indians. Fans roared every time he took to the field. A valued member of the MI family and a great friend, he played the beautiful game of cricket with utmost commitment and passion all through his IPL career with us. Pleased to have Polly continues to be a part of the MI Family as a batting coach for Mumbai Indians and as a player with MI Emirates. We believe, Polly will be as dynamic and impactful as a coach, just like the way he was, when he took to the field for us. His insights will be invaluable to the team, though the Mumbai Indians, Wankhede Stadium, and the Paltan will miss him playing on the field.
Mr. Kieron Pollard said
“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. Once an MI always an MI. I am immensely proud, honored, and blessed to have represented the biggest and most successful team in the IPL for the past 13 seasons. Most sincerely, I express my deep appreciation to Mukesh, Nita, and Akash Ambani for the tremendous love, support, and respect I have always felt and for the confidence, they placed in me. I recall our first encounter when they welcomed me with open arms saying, “We are family”. Those were not just mere words, but demonstrated by their every action throughout my time with Mumbai Indians.”
