Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from IPL selection as Mumbai Indians coach

Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from IPL selection as Mumbai Indians coach

West India won Champions League in 2011 and 2013 and IPL in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai-based Indian superstar Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. The 35-year-old will continue to be part of the franchise as a manager.

In a statement, West Indian said: "It wasn't the easiest decision to make as I intend to keep playing for a few more years, but after discussions with the Mumbai Indians, I have a franchise that has achieved so much. need to transition and if I won't play for ME anymore then I don't even see myself playing against ME. 'Once an MI always an MI'. However, this is not a heartfelt goodbye to MI as I have agreed to take on the role of batting coach in the IPL and play for MI Emirates. " 

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"This next chapter of my career is really exciting and allows me to move from game to manager," added Pollard. The 35-year-old further said: “I am immensely proud, honored and fortunate to have represented the biggest and most successful team in the IPL for [the last 13 seasons. It has always been an aspiration to play for this fantastic team and while I will miss the IPL buzz you feel as a player, it comforts me to know that I have been lucky enough to have played with some of the best players in the world. in front of passionate fans. I have always felt and appreciated his unconditional support both on and off the pitch. Together we won the Champions League in 2011 and 2013 and the IPL in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. 

 

The power batsman said: “I have to say a big thank you to the coaches, managers and other back room support staff we had at the Mumbai Indians and who I now join. We would not have achieved success over the years without your continued hard work, dedication and commitment to creating the best environment and I look forward to emulating your successful approach. In particular I would like to pay special tribute to my good friend Robin Singh for his good advice and guidance to him over the years and whose shoes I now fill."