One of the most experienced campaigners in T20 cricket, Kieron Pollard is a name that symbolizes consistency, longevity and class. Having played for several cricket teams in T20 leagues across the globe, Kieron Pollard has oodles of experience under his belt.
Pollard will be leading the Trinbago Knight Riders team in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023. Pollard has been a part of CPL right from its onset and knows the tournament inside out.
He is an able captain and also recently led MI New York to glory in the Major League Cricket 2023. Pollard is an explosive T20 player and can chip in with the ball as well.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Kieron Pollard might have a good season in the upcoming CPL 2023:
1. Kieron Pollard is vastly experienced
Having played 102 CPL matches, Pollard is one of the most vastly experienced cricketers in the Caribbean Premier League. Pollard has mustered 2359 runs and has bagged 56 wickets.
With his experience, he can most certainly have a good CPL season and would be hoping to lead his side Trinbago Knight Riders, to their 5th title. Notably, Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful side in the history of CPL.
2. Pollard had a good season in Major League Cricket
In terms of captaincy, Pollard had a good season with MI New York. He led the team from the front and guided them to their maiden Major League Cricket title. His experience in the league based out of USA would certainly help him in the upcoming CPL 2023.
In 5 matches, Kieron Pollard had amassed 108 runs for MI New York and his highest score was 48. The knock came against San Francisco Unicorns in the season-opener for MI New York.
3. Kieron Pollard has the ability to single-handedly win games for a side
With his inherent ability to smear the bowlers all across the park, Kieron Pollard can change the complexion of the game in just a few deliveries. Notably, he is the 2nd person to score 6 sixes in an over in T20I cricket.
His 6 sixes came off the bowling of Akila Dananjaya of Sri Lanka and Pollard can time and again, lit up the entire night-sky with his dominant and buccaneering batting prowess.
Kieron Pollard is a swashbuckling player. His explosiveness and sheer power can propel him to score big and valuable knocks for his side, Trinbago Knight Riders.
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