| West Indies | |
| 35 Years (12 May, 1987) | |
| Male | |
| Tacarigua, Trinidad | |
| allrounder | |
| right-hand bat | |
| right-arm medium | |
| 2007 - 2022 |
| WICB President's Celebrity XI, West Indies Under-19s, Welsh Fire (Men), Trinidad & Tobago XI, Trinidad, Trinbago Knight Riders, Toronto Nationals, Stanford Superstars, St Lucia Stars, South Australia, Somerset, SC Joseph's XI, RR Sarwan's XI, Pollard XI, Peshawar Zalmi, PCA Masters XI, Mumbai Indians, Multan Sultans, Melbourne Renegades, Kerala Kings, Karachi Kings, Dhaka Gladiators, Dhaka Dynamites, Deccan Gladiators, Cape Cobras, Bravo XI, Barbados Tridents, Australian Cricketers Association All-Stars, Adelaide Strikers, West Indies |
When he steps out to bat, he is intimidating. A massive build, combined with a great height and powerful physique makes Kieron Pollard a force to be reckoned with in world cricket. If one has a cursory glance at his numbers, one might wonder what the fuss is all about. But, deep down and away from the scrutiny of international cricket, one can see how much Kieron Pollard has changed the landscape of cricket.
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When he steps out to bat, he is intimidating. A massive build, combined with a great height and powerful physique makes Kieron Pollard a force to be reckoned with in world cricket. If one has a cursory glance at his numbers, one might wonder what the fuss is all about. But, deep down and away from the scrutiny of international cricket, one can see how much Kieron Pollard has changed the landscape of cricket.
When one goes back 13 years, during the 2009 Champions League T20, there was a team from Trinidad and Tobago that was making big waves. It was all thanks to Kieron Pollard. His big-hitting in one game against the New South Wales Blues made headlines the world over. An attack consisting of Brett Lee, Moises Henriques, and Steve Smith at that time was potent. Yet, Pollard’s brilliance put everyone in the shade. His 18-ball 54 changed the way how Twenty20s would be played.
Technically, Pollard’s game is simple. Hit straight down the ground or in the arc between midwicket and long-on. In better form, he can even pepper long-off. It is in the IPL that Kieron Pollard has given it his all for Mumbai Indians. In 2010, they have not formed an association with him that has benefited them immensely. In three out of Mumbai Indians’ five title triumphs, he has played a massive role. Pollard’s cameos at the end in 2013, 2015, and 2019 have always hurt Chennai Super Kings. In 2021, his 87 off 34 balls helped Mumbai Indians chase down a total in excess of 200 against MS Dhoni’s team.
As a power-hitter, Kieron Pollard is simply unbelievable. He is one of the few players to hit six sixes in one over in international cricket. In Twenty20 Internationals, he has hit 96 sixes and in ODIs 135. Overall, in Twenty20s, he has hit a staggering 761 sixes, second only to Chris Gayle.
In the Caribbean Premier League, he helped Barbados Tridents reach the zenith of their success. From 2014 to 2016, he was out of the West Indies team and charting a path-breaking course in franchise cricket. But, West Indies needed someone with a vision. Kieron Pollard provided them with that vision. He has not been afraid to speak his heart out. After West Indies lost to Ireland, Pollard openly stated that batting in the West Indies has not improved.
Love him or hate him. But, one cannot deny the fact that Kieron Pollard is one of the best Twenty20 players of all time. He gets under the skin of the opposition, just ask Mitchell Starc, David Warner, and Shane Watson. He bludgeons bowling attacks for fun. His fielding is outstanding. What more can you want when it comes to commitment?
Kieron Pollard made his international debut in 2007 against South Africa in St George’s Cricket Ground in the ICC World Cup match in Granada. His Twenty20 International debut was against Australia in Barbados in 2008.
Kieron Pollard has had limited success in international cricket when it comes to ODIs and T20Is. He has not yet played a Test for the West Indies. In 122 ODIs so far, Pollard has scored 2706 runs with an average of 26.67. But, his strike rate is a mind-boggling 94. In Twenty20 Internationals, Pollard has only six fifties in 96 matches with 75* being his highest. However, he is credited for playing a knock of 38 in the 2012 ICC World T20 that knocked Australia out of the competition.
However, outside of international cricket, Kieron Pollard is a legend in franchise T20 cricket. Apart from the Mumbai Indians, he has played in the Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, Pakistan Super League, and in the Global T20 League in Canada. He has also played in The 100 format in England. In total, he has played for 27 teams.
He has helped Barbados Tridents win the Caribbean Premier League. Apart from that, he has played for the St Lucia Stars and the Trinbago Knight Riders. He has formed an inseparable bond with Mumbai Indians. Pollard has played for Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League while he has played for Dhaka Gladiators in the Bangladesh Premier League. In the Big Bash League, Pollard has played for South Australia Redbacks and Melbourne Renegades.
His stats in Twenty20 cricket are staggering. He and Dwayne Bravo are the only guys to play over 500 Twenty20 matches. He has scored 11,336 runs in 576 matches at an average of 31 with a strike rate of 152. With the ball, he has taken 303 wickets.
Kieron Pollard has enjoyed a 12-year association with the Mumbai Indians after they purchased him for USD 750,000 in 2010. He has played 178 games and scored 3,268 runs at a strike rate of 149.77. With the ball, he has taken 65 wickets. Pollard is one of the few players who has hit more sixes than fours among batters in the IPL. He has hit 214 sixes versus 212 fours in his IPL career.
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year | Fours | Sixes |
| 119 | India | Chennai | 2011 | 4 | 10 |
| 109* | Australia | Sydney | 2013 | 11 | 2 |
| 2012 | Australia | Gros Islet | 2012 | 5 | 8 |
Kieron Pollard has a net worth of USD 14 million, which is Rs 104 crore. His yearly income is Rs 6 crore and monthly income and salary is worth Rs 50 lakhs. He gets an IPL salary of Rs 6 crore every season from the Mumbai Indians. In 2022, he has been retained.
Kieron Pollard is a brand ambassador for Sareen Sports, a cricket manufacturing company in Uttar Pradesh, He is also the brand ambassador for Roar PK, which is Coca-Cola Pakistan’s citrus flavored carbonated drink. The other brand endorsement that Pollard has is Howzat, a sports fantasy platform. The Bite Box and KJ Sports are his other associations.
Kieron Pollard has a luxury house in Tacarigua in Trinidad and Tobago. He has houses in other regions of the Caribbean as well.
His car collection is modest but good. Kieron Pollard is a proud owner of the BMW M3 and the Audi RS7.
Kieron Pollard was born on May 12, 1987, in Tacarigua which is in Trinidad and Tobago. He is 34 years of age. His star sign is Taurus.
Not much is known about Kieron Pollard’s father and mother. He has two younger sisters but Kieron Pollard keeps a low profile about his family life.
Kieron Pollard is six foot five inches tall which is 196 cms or 1.96 meters. His weight is estimated to be 100 kgs.
Kieron Pollard is married to his wife Jenna Ali. She is a businesswoman by profession who runs a sports accessories brand in her hometown Tacarigua, in Trinidad and Tobago. They dated for seven years before marrying in August 2012.
The duo is blessed with two children. Kieron Pollard has a son named Kaiden Pollard. Their daughter’s name is Hazel-Ann Pollard
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