After playing for Mumbai Indians for 13 seasons, Kieron Pollard, one of the team’s pillars, is retiring. However, he will continue to be a part of the MI family in his new position as batting coach. Pollard, a one-club man who wears the Blue and Gold, signed with Mumbai Indians in 2010 and has since become one of the best players of his generation. With Mumbai Indians, he has won 5 IPL and 2 champions league trophies. As a batting coach and as a player with MI Emirates, Pollard will use his decades of experience and skill to strengthen Mumbai Indians and will remain at #MIForever.

“For me, Pollard has exemplified what Mumbai Indians stand for – Khelenge Dil Khol Ke! Right from Season 3, we have shared joy, sweat, and tears – those powerful emotions that forge lifelong bonds on and off the field. He has played an important role in the success of MI and been a part of the winning side for both our Champions League trophies and all 5 IPL wins. We will miss seeing his magic on the field for MI, but I’m delighted that he will continue to play for MI Emirates, and also mentor young players as the batting coach for MI. May his new journey with MI and MI Emirates bring him even greater glory, triumph, and fulfilment. I wish him all the very best!” 

said Mrs Nita. M. Ambani.

“Polly leaves behind a huge legacy as a player with Mumbai Indians. Fans roared every time he took to the field. A valued member of the MI family and a great friend, he played the beautiful game of cricket with utmost commitment and passion all through his IPL career with us. Pleased to have Polly continue to be a part of the MI Family as a batting coach for Mumbai Indians and as player with MI Emirates. We believe, Polly will be as dynamic and impactful as a coach, just like the way he was, when he took to the field for us. His insights will be invaluable to the team, though the Mumbai Indians, Wankhede Stadium and the Paltan will miss him play on the field. ”

said,  Mr. Akash Ambani, 

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 “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.”

said Mr. Kieron Pollard, 

He made his Mumbai Indians debut in 2010 and has since become one of the most important figures in the dressing room and on the field. He is affectionately referred to as “Polly” by teammates and fans alike. He played 211 games (IPL + CLT20), scoring 3915 runs, at a strike pace of 147 and in spite of playing in the middle order, is at present eighteenth on the rundown of IPL’s most noteworthy run getters with 3412 runs. His ability to bowl was frequently utilised, bringing a sense of control to the game. He took 79 wickets, 69 of which were in the Indian Premier League (IPL), making him an all-rounder that youngsters should strive to be. With 103 IPL catches, he has been a match-winner, game-changer, big-time player, capable deputy, and a joy to watch step up to captain at times with his sharp fielding and stride to the middle.

Key Highlights from Kieron Pollard’ illustrious IPL career

• 2nd Highest Run Getter For Mumbai Indians – 3915
• Most Sixes For Mumbai  Indians in IPL  – 223
• 3rd Most number of catches taken in the IPL by a non-wicket keeper – 103
• 5th most Man of the Match Awards for an overseas player – 14
• 2nd joint fastest 50 For Mumbai Indians – 17 Balls
• 2nd Highest Batting strike rate for Mumbai Indians (Min 300 Runs) – 147.32
• 180 Runs In Six IPL Finals at a strike rate of 195.65