Kieron Pollard is a former West Indies cricketer renowned for his powerful batting and versatility in T20 cricket. Born in Trinidad in 1987, he became a key player for the West Indies and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Known for his game-changing abilities, Pollard also served as the captain of the West Indies in limited-overs formats, leaving a lasting impact on global T20 cricket.

CRICKET CAREER

International Career

ODI Debut: April 10, 2007, vs South Africa
T20I Debut: June 20, 2008, vs Australia
West Indies Captain: Led the team in ODIs and T20Is

Domestic and T20 Franchise Career:

  • • Trinidad and Tobago:
  • • Key player in domestic cricket

  • • Indian Premier League (IPL):
  • • Played for Mumbai Indians (2010-2022)
  • • Won multiple IPL titles with the team

  • Caribbean Premier League (CPL):
  • • Played for teams like Trinbago Knight Riders

  • Global T20 Leagues:
  • • Featured in Big Bash League (Australia)
  • • Pakistan Super League (PSL)
  • • Other leagues globally

career highlights

T20 Specialist:

Over 10,000 T20 runs

Explosive Finisher:

Known for game-changing batting in death overs

Versatile Bowler:

Crucial breakthroughs in T20 and ODI formats

Fielding:

Renowned for his athleticism and catching ability

Retirement

  • • International Retirement: Announced in 2022
  • • Continues in T20 Leagues:
  • • Active in various T20 leagues post-retirement
  • • from international cricket.

awards & achievements

2010

Indian Premier League (IPL) Debut for Mumbai Indians

2012

ICC T20 World Cup Champion

2013

  • • IPL Champion with Mumbai Indians
  • • Named in the IPL "Team of the Tournament

2015

Second IPL Title with Mumbai Indians

2018

300 T20 Matches Milestone

2019

  • • Appointed Captain of West Indies Limited-Overs Teams
  • • Fourth IPL Title with Mumbai Indians
  • • 5000 IPL Runs Milestone

2020

  • • Fifth IPL Title with Mumbai Indians
  • • CPL Champion with Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)
  • • Double Century in List A Cricket

2021

  • • Continued Captaincy of West Indies
  • • Key Performer in T20 Leagues
  • • Historic Over Against Sri Lanka