Cricket News Today: On Wednesday evening, West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old confirmed the news in a public statement on Instagram, prompting many admirers to congratulate the cricketer on social media.
Not only fans, but a number of former and current cricketers took to social media to express their support for Pollard. Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary batsman, posted a photo of himself with the Windies all-rounder, describing him as a “warrior” and a “challenger.”
Here’s how the cricket community responded to Kieron Pollard’s unexpected retirement.
A fighter and a challenger with a terrific attitude on the field!
Congratulations Polly!! pic.twitter.com/DeRJY7aYZj— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 20, 2022
Apart from Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians was also quick to react. Vinay Kumar, a former Indian cricketer, has also heaped admiration on the 34-year-old.
A power hitting maestro, a solid team man and a great friend. Congratulations on an impressive international career Polly, you’re a legend! All the very best for everything to come.🙌 @KieronPollard55 https://t.co/N4HuJPfl8o
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 20, 2022
Kieron Pollard! The power hitter, street smart bowler, outstanding fielder and a great team man. Congratulations on your superlative career Polly, best wishes for your second innings brother 👏👏 @KieronPollard55 #Polly
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 20, 2022
Meanwhile, Chris Gayle, his West Indies teammate, was pleasantly surprised by Pollard’s decision. “Can’t believe you retired before me @KieronPollard55,” the ‘Universe Boss’ tweeted.
Can’t believe you retired before me @KieronPollard55 😄 Anyway-Congratulations on your international career…it was great playing alongside you. Happy Retirement…All the best in your next chapter @KieronPollard55 #Respect✊🏿 👊🏿
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 20, 2022
Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies issued an official statement congratulating Pollard for his significant contribution.
“On behalf of everyone at CWI I would like to express our thanks to Kieron Pollard for his outstanding service to the West Indies ODI and T20I teams over the past fifteen (15) years. We respect his decision to retire from international cricket and are especially grateful for the high quality of leadership and commitment he invested in both West Indies teams since his appointment as our white-ball captain in September 2019. We wish him continued success in his career,” the statement quoted CWI President Ricky Skerritt.
Pollard is regarded as one of the most lethal batters in the game, particularly in the shorter version. He also owns the record for the most consecutive maximums in a T20I match, which he did last year against Sri Lanka.
He was also a member of the West Indies side that won the 2012 ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
Pollard made his international debut for West Indies at the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and went on to play in 123 One-Day Internationals. In this format, he amassed 2,706 runs and 55 wickets.
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