One of the greatest overseas players to have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kieron Pollard, has decided to call time on his career in the T20 league. A one-franchise man in the IPL, Pollard has been one of the pillars of Mumbai Indians. He decided to hang his boots after playing for MI for 13 seasons but 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 strengthen Mumbai Indians as a batting coach and as a player with MI Emirates.
Mumbai Indians Great Kieron Pollard Calls Time On His IPL Career, Appointed Franchise's Batting Coach
Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. He will now take up the role of batting coach at the franchise.
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, honoured 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 their 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.”