Dipendra Singh Airee, a standout cricketer for Nepal, recently carved his name into the annals of cricket history by becoming the third player ever to hit six sixes in a single over during an international T20 match. This extraordinary feat occurred in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup against Qatar, catapulting Airee into a prestigious group of cricketing legends.

The Historic Match

The match took place at the picturesque Al Amerat ground, where Nepal faced off against Qatar. Entering the last over of Nepal’s innings, the scoreboard read 174 for 7, with Airee at 28 runs from 15 balls.

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The Record-Breaking Over

Facing medium pacer Kamran Khan, Airee unleashed a barrage of sixes, sending each delivery soaring over the boundary. The over transformed his score from 28 to 64 off just 21 balls, pushing Nepal’s total to an imposing 210 for 7.

Prior to Airee, only Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard had achieved the six-sixes feat in T20 internationals. In ODI cricket, Herschelle Gibbs and Jaskaran Malhotra have also reached this milestone, showcasing the rarity and difficulty of such a performance.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s Cricketing Profile

At just 24 years old, Airee has already represented Nepal in 60 T20Is and 55 ODIs. His aggressive batting style and ability to finish games have made him a key player for the national team.

Airee’s explosive over not only secured a commanding total for Nepal but also boosted the team’s morale. His performance significantly elevated Nepal’s stature on the international stage.

Teammates, coaches, and fans erupted in celebration at Airee’s historic achievement. Cricket legends and analysts also took to social media to commend his performance, recognizing its significance in cricket history.

Comparison with Other Legendary Performances

Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup and Kieron Pollard’s in 2021 are some of the most iconic moments in cricket. Airee’s inclusion in this elite list highlights his potential to rise to cricketing stardom.

Hitting six sixes in an over is one of cricket’s most challenging feats, requiring impeccable timing, power, and a bit of luck. Airee’s ability to do this under pressure speaks volumes about his skill and mental fortitude.

England is set to enlist Kieron Pollard as a consultant coach for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Despite still being an active player at the age of 36, Pollard brings an impressive T20 track record, having clinched five Indian Premier League titles and the 2012 T20 World Cup. Renowned as the most experienced player in the format, he has participated in 637 T20 matches, earning acclaim for his strategic prowess.

In addition to his cricketing prowess, Pollard possesses intricate knowledge of West Indies’ playing conditions. Hailing from Trinidad, he will play a crucial role in assisting England in evaluating the pitches for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence on June 4. This mirrors the role played by former Australian batsman Mike Hussey during England’s triumph in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Notably, during England’s challenging defense in the ODI World Cup in India, the team lacked a local expert. Managing director Rob Key acknowledged the oversight, attributing some of the team’s difficulties to the absence of someone familiar with the conditions.

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Pollard’s appointment provides an opportunity for him to reunite with his former teammate and current England captain, Jos Buttler. The two played together for Somerset in 2010 and 2011, and later shared the dressing room at Mumbai Indians. Buttler has often spoken about how the West Indies’ T20 approach has influenced his own style of play.

While Pollard continues to participate in some T20 leagues, he retired from the Indian Premier League before the 2023 tournament to assume the role of batting coach for Mumbai Indians, where he collaborated with Jofra Archer. Initially brought in for the T20 World Cup, the success of this partnership could potentially lead to future collaborations between Pollard and the England side.

The IPL is the world’s most profitable cricket competition. The IPL is currently ranked as the world’s fourth most valuable sports league, with a whopping over $10.9 billion worth. 

Foreign stars worldwide have made significant sums of money by participating in the IPL throughout the years, in addition to Indian players who have captivated the fans and made enormous sums of money. These guys have just increased the worth and attraction of the major competitors. Here is a list of the top five foreign cricketers that have contributed to the fullest in the IPL.

AB De Villiers

Unsurprisingly, AB de Villiers takes the top slot, given his talent level and capacity to alter the course of a game with his incredible feats with the willow.

In 156 innings of IPL cricket, De Villiers has accumulated 4849 runs at an average of 40.40. The master of RCB’s batting has also amassed three hundred and 38 fifties in IPL games. De Villiers began his IPL career with the Delhi Capitals (formerly the Delhi Daredevils) before transferring to the Bangalore team in 2011.

Lasith Malinga

The Mumbai speedster Lasith Malinga holds the record for most wickets in IPL history with 170 in the lucrative competition. In the IPL, Malinga had a fantastic average of 19.80 and a respectable economy rate of 7.14 runs per over.

For his ten-year IPL career, Malinga has played for the Mumbai Indians. Malinga has earned a total of INR 48,22,19,500 throughout his IPL career. Malinga picked up 28 wickets in the fourth IPL season, which helped him win the prestigious Purple Cap award in 2011.

David Warner

David Warner maintains the IPL record for most fifty-scores scored. He is now third on the list of batters with the most runs scored in the competition. David Warner has the best foreign batting average in IPL history with 6187 runs from 169 innings at a 42.08 average.

Before going to his flawless IPL tenure with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014, Warner began his IPL journey with the Delhi Daredevils (now the Delhi Capitals). He returned to the squad last year and is now the captain of his former side, the Delhi Capitals. 

Kieron Pollard

The West Indian all-rounder has been a member of the Mumbai Indians team since 2010, and he has helped the team win the IPL championship five times.

In 189 IPL innings, Pollard has scored 3023 runs and taken 69 wickets for the Mumbai team in addition to playing. Aside from that, Pollard is regarded as one of the finest fielders in tournament history and is well-known for his extraordinary catches and saves.

Chris Gayle

He will rank among the top batters in IPL history. Chris Gayle holds the record for the best individual score (175) and the hundreds in a single league (six) in IPL history.

In 131 innings of IPL play, the legendary Jamaican batsman amassed 4772 runs at an astounding average of 41.13. Gayle has participated in 12 seasons of the IPL, playing for teams including the Kings XI Punjab (now known as the Punjab Kings), Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders. 

Kieron Pollard left the Indian Premier League last year, but he will still play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. The legend, whose work in the middle of the park has made him famous all over the world, arrived for his first practice before the season as the batting coach.

During the Monday training session, the all-rounder Kieron Pollard got to work in his new role as batting coach by keeping a close eye on the young batters

Since joining Mumbai Indians in 2010, Pollard has spent 13 seasons there, winning the IPL five times and the Champions League T20 twice. He played 211 games for MI (IPL + CLT20), scoring 3.915 runs at a strike rate of 147, taking 103 catches in the IPL, and taking 79 wickets, 69 of which were in the IPL.

Pollard played for Mumbai Indians Emirates in the UAE’s International League T20 while he was coaching in the IPL.

Players have always sought advice from Pollard, who has always been a leader. Now that he has a full-time job, the young people who want to be as successful as Pollard are looking forward to spending even more time with him and learning life lessons as well.

“Words really can’t describe the feeling of playing for Mumbai Indians and representing the people of Mumbai. They have done a lot for me as an individual and I guess I have done a lot for them from a player’s perspective, the bond we have I guess it’s more than just cricket matches and things like that. For me nothing will change, I’ll be the same sort of personality and character, around the guys.”

Kieron Pollard said, at the end of his first session.

All of the young boys discussed how Pollard’s presence impacted the team.

Tilak Verma expressed excitement about Pollard’s appointment as the batting coach when asked about his transition from player to coach.

“Last year I was sharing dressing room with him and this year I am very excited, like he is now our batting coach.”

he said 

“As I walked into the nets today, I saw Polly behind me, actually my first year when I was here the first net session I had I batted with him so that was quite cool.”

Dewald Brewis said, who played a lot of games with Pollard last season.

Ramandeep Singh, Mumbai Indians all-rounder, who is in his second season with Mumbai Indians, said 

“Whenever I was in trouble he was always there to guide me and he would like a big brother come to me with ideas that you can go with this plan.”

Kumar Kartikeya, while sharing his experience with Pollard said, 

“Last year was my first year with Mumbai Indians. Inspire of being such a big player, he never hesitated to have a conversation with me. This year his role has changed but however our relation remains the same.”

Hrithik Shokeen, said 

“I used to bowl to him a lot during the nets, I was really missing him, I am going to tease him a little and call him ‘Coach’ sometimes.”

On April 2, 2023, Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League for the first time.

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

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah complimented Kieron Pollard on his 600th T20 appearance on Tuesday.

Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard turned into the main cricketer to play 600 T20 matches on Monday. Pollard and Bumrah have shared time together as two of the leading stars of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise Mumbai Indians.

The hard-hitting batter accomplished the milestone of 600 T20 appearances during his side’s London Spirit’s match against Manchester Originals during progressing The Hundred competition at Lord’s.

“600 games! What a milestone. Amazing achievement for an amazing player! Congratulations Polly @KieronPollard55,”

tweeted Bumrah.

He crushed an unbeaten 34 runs off only 11 balls consisting of one four and four major sixes.

Pollard has some splendid T20 stats. He has scored 11,723 runs in 600 games at an average of 31.34. He has the best individual performance of 104. Pollard has scored one century and 56 half-centuries in the format. He has likewise caught 309 wickets with best bowling figures of 4/15.

Over the years Pollard has addressed numerous T20 groups/establishments, most prominently West Indies, domestic team Trinidad and Tobago, Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League (IPL), Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash League, Dhaka Gladiators and Dhaka Dynamites in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, Trinbago Knight Riders in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and so on.

Behind him are players Dwayne Bravo (543 matches), Shoaib Malik (472), Chris Gayle (463) and Ravi Bopara (426).

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Coming to the match, Pollard’s attack controlled his group 160/6 out of 100 balls. Commitments additionally came from chief Eoin Morgan (37) and opener Zak Crawley (41). Manchester Originals could oversee just 108 runs before they ran out of hitters. Phil Salt was its top scorer with 36 runs while Jordan Thompson 4/21 was the main bowler for the London Spirit team. London Spirit dominated the match by 52 runs.