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“Yes, MS Dhoni Hit 3 Sixes But…”: Kieron Pollard’s Stunning ‘Game-Changer’ Remark In MI’s Defeat

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Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard is “sick and fed up” of people pinpointing particular individuals for the team’s losses as he urged fans not to “nitpick” struggling captain Hardik Pandya after MI lost to Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs in their Indian Premier League match. CSK legend MS Dhoni took 26 runs off Pandya’s final over with the help of three consecutive sixes as the MI skipper struggled for right line and length while also bowling two wides at a crucial time. (IPL 2024 Points Table) Pandya finished with figures of 2 for 43 from his four overs and also had a tough time with the bat, managing a mere two runs off six balls at a crucial juncture of the game. “You’re going to have those days. I’m sick and fed up of just looking to pinpoint at individuals. Cricket is a team sport at the end of the day,” Pollard said at the post-match press conference Sunday night. “He (Pandya) is a confident guy. He has been great around the group. …

“He can bat, bowl, and field”, Kieron Pollard Backs Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya(Image: X) Five-time IPL title-winning team – Mumbai Indians are really having a tough time this season under new captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians so far won just 2 games out of six they played and positioned in the 8th spot in the IPL 2024 Points Table. Apart from other losses, the defeat against Chennai Super Kings triggered the Mumbai fans to a new level while many came forward and balmed Hardik Pandya after the all-rounder put in a subpar performance with both the bat and the ball. Hardik Pandya hasn’t received the expected welcome from the fans after being named as the new captain of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians traded Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and named him as the captain of the team for the 2024 season. Though Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya received massive criticism from the IPL and Rohit Sharma fans, the franchise stood strong in their decision. But Hardik was repeatedly booed by the fans wherever he …

“I’m Sick, Tired And Fed Up”: Kieron Pollard’s Fiery Rant Amid Hardik Pandya’s Criticism

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Kieron Pollard in post-match press conference© BCCI/Sportzpics Mumbai Indians coach Kieron Pollard was once again made to defend the franchise’s skipper Hardik Pandya in the post-match press conference. MI suffered yet another defeat this season as Chennai Super Kings rode on MS Dhoni‘s late blitz and Matheesha Pathirana‘s clinical bowling to secure a 20-run win on Sunday. Hardik, who returned to bowling in the match, conceded 43 runs in 3 overs while scoring just 2 runs of 6 balls with the bat. His captaincy in the game also left much to be desired, drawing fans and pundits’ ire. But, Pollard continues to defence ‘hard working and confident’ guy, Hardik. (IPL 2024 Points Table) In the press conference, Pollard went on an epic rant, highlighting how cricket remains a team game and it isn’t right to single out individual players, especially someone like Hardik who is working really hard behind the scenes to improve his game. “I don’t know if it will affect his confidence. He is a confident guy; he has been great around the …

Kieron Pollard defends Hardik Pandya, hails him as one of the great all-rounders India has produced | Ipl News

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Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard lauds hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the great “all-rounders” India has produced and believes the fans will ‘sing praises for him’ soon. “I don’t know if it will affect his confidence. He is a confident guy, he has been great around the group,” Pollard said after Mumbai’s 20-run loss against Chennai at the Wankhede Stadium. It was Hardik Pandya’s last over, in which MS Dhoni slammed three sixes and scored 20 runs off just four balls. Those runs in the last few balls proved crucial as Mumbai suffered their fourth loss in six matches in the tournament. “In cricket, you have good days and bad days and I am seeing an individual who is working bloody hard to improve his skills and plying his trade,” he said. Pollard also slammed fans and pundits for putting blame on Pandya for Mumbai Indians inconsistent start to the tournament. “I am fed up of [us] looking to pinpoint individuals; cricket is a team game at the end of the day. “This …

“Hardik Made A Decision”: Kieron Pollard’s Sharp Reply To Question On MI Skipper

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Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard backed Hardik Pandya’s move to open the bowling instead of Jasprit Bumrah and also said the skipper batting at number seven in their IPL opener against Gujarat Titans was a “collective decision”. An inexplicable batting strategy saw MI lose their opener by six runs here on Sunday after they looked on course for victory. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first and surprisingly, Hardik opened the bowling against his former side. “You have to plan and decide what you want to do as a team. Hardik (Pandya) has also bowled with the new ball for Gujarat over the last couple of years. He swung the new ball and bowled it well, which was nothing new to us. “We tried to use the advantage of the new ball swinging along. When I look at the decision made, there is nothing wrong with it, and we move on,” Pollard said at the post-match press conference. When the discussion turned to the logic behind Hardik coming in to bat …

Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh Pose With Kieron Pollard At Anant Ambani’s Pre-Wedding Bash, See Here

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Kieron Pollard poses with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash. West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard shared glimpses with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh from Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities. Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani and industrialist Viren Merchant’s daughter Radhika Merchant are hosting their pre-wedding festivities in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. It is no secret that the functions are a star-studded affair with performances by several Indian and global artists. To attend the same, several Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur have arrived in Jamnagar. Not only that, sports icons like MS Dhoni, DJ Bravo have also graced the event. The list also includes Kieron Pollard, West Indies cricketer. On Saturday, Kieron Pollard took to his Instagram handle and shared a slew of pictures from the cocktail party, that is being held in Jamnagar on the second day of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash. Among the snaps featuring him and his wife, the photo carasouel also consisted …

“Ye Hoti Hai Fielding”: Pakistan Fans React As Kieron Pollard Pulls Off Stunner In PSL. Watch

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West Indies great Kieron Pollard rolled back the years with a match-winning fifty for Karachi Kings in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash against Lahore Qalandars on Saturday. Pollard slammed 58 off just 33 balls to guide Karchi Kings to a crucial win at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The former West Indies captain came out to bat with his team reeling at 44/4, while chasing 176. His knock saw Karachi Kings achieve the total on the final ball of the match. Apart from his exploits with the bat, Pollard also had a busy day in the outfield, taking two brilliant catches to help his side restrict the hosts to 175/6. He pulled off a stunning juggling catch to dismiss in-form batter Jahandad Khan. The incident happened in the 13th over of Lahore Qalandars’ innings when Jahandad tried to pull Mir Hamza for a six over long-off. While Jahandad did manage to time his shot, Pollard used his height and athleticism to pull the ball back with one hand, before juggling the ball to complete …

“Loyalty Ends When…”: Kieron Pollard’s Cryptic Post Triggers Mumbai Indians Fans

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Former West Indies captain and current Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard left the social media world in a frenzy with a cryptic post on Instagram. In the post, Pollard spoke about ‘loyalty’, leaving fans wondering what the statement could be in connection to. Some fans were quick to link the post to Mumbai Indians’ decision to replace captain Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya, suggesting Pollard’s post could be in connection with what happened at the IPL franchise. “Once the rain is over, an umbrella becomes a burden to everyone. That’s how loyalty ends when benefits stop,” Pollard’s post read. Kieron Pollard’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/4fyml5GPf7 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 7, 2024 Here’s how fans reacted: Is he targeting Mumbai Indians? — Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) January 7, 2024 Not a single person happy with Mumbai Indians decision one family end — (@rushiii_12) January 7, 2024 Kieron Pollard instagram story about Loyalty@KieronPollard55 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/hzsMpgock3 — HITMAN45CULTS (@Hitman45Cults) January 7, 2024 The Instagram story that Kieron Pollard shared yesterday night. Is he referring to the MI declaring …

Kieron Pollard To Join England Coaching Staff For T20 World Cup 2024

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File photo of Kieron Pollard.© AFP Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard will join England’s coaching staff for next year’s T20 World Cup to be jointly held across the Caribbean islands and the USA, the ECB announced on Sunday. Pollard, who retired from all forms of cricket in April 2022, was a member of the West Indies team that won the 2012 T20 World Cup and has played 637 T20 matches in his career. “Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has been appointed to the England Men’s coaching team for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States,” the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a media release. “Pollard will join the England Men’s team specifically for the T20 World Cup as an assistant coach and to provide expertise of the local conditions,” the release further stated. Pollard, who had captained West Indies in 63 T20Is, has made 1,569 runs and grabbed 42 wickets from 101 matches. The strapping all-rounder was also an integral part of the …