Legendary West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard etched his name in cricket history on Saturday, August 30. He became only the second cricketer after Chris Gayle to score 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, Pollard reached the milestone at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad….
Kieron Pollard – Caribbean Powerhouse & Global T20 Icon
Kieron Pollard is a Trinidadian all‑rounder and former West Indies limited‑overs captain. Known for explosive batting, handy medium‑pace, and global franchise success, Pollard has left a lasting impact on T20 cricket. With six sixes in an over and over 500 T20 matches, he redefined power-hitting worldwide.
Quick Profile
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Full Name
Kieron Adrian Pollard
Born
12 May 1987, Tacarigua, Trinidad & Tobago
Role
All‑rounder (batting / medium‑pace bowling)
Batting Style
Right‑handed powerhouse
Bowling Style
Right‑arm medium‑fast
Domestic/Franchise
Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), MI Cape Town (SA20), MI Emirates (ILT20), MI New York (MLC)
Coaching
Batting coach for Mumbai Indians; Assistant coach for England at T20 WC 2024
Cricketing Highlights
T20 Matches: First player to play 500 T20 matches (March 2020)
Six Sixes: Hit six sixes in an over vs Sri Lanka’s Dananjaya (March 2021)—third in international cricket
Captaincy: Led West Indies in ODIs & T20Is (2019–2022)
International Retirement: Retired April 20, 2022
IPL: Played 13 seasons with Mumbai Indians; retired Nov 15, 2022, then became batting coach
Early Life & Rise
Pollard grew up in Tacarigua under challenging circumstances, raised by a single mother. His talent emerged early:
Represented West Indies U‑19 at ICC Youth World Cup (2006)
Made senior debut in Stanford T20 (2006), scoring 83 off 38 in semifinal
First‑class century on debut against Barbados
His strong all‑round displays earned him quick recognition across formats and teams.
Domestic & Franchise Overshadow
Trinidad & Tobago: Leading run‑scorer and wicket‑taker in early domestic tournaments
Somerset (2010): Scored 350+ runs and took 29 wickets in T20 competition, helping them reach finals
Mumbai Indians (IPL):
Debut in 2010; match‑winning MOTM performances
Played a key role in MI winning multiple IPL titles
IPL lifetime record holder at Mumbai Indians
Global Leagues: Represented various franchises—PSL (Karachi Kings, Multan, Peshawar), Global T20 Canada, CPL, SA20, ILT20, MLC, The Hundred, T20 Blast, BBL, BPL, etc.
International Career & Records
Became West Indies ODI/T20 captain in Sept 2019
Achieved T20I milestone of 100 matches in Feb 2022
Part of 2012 WT20 winning team
Notable bowling‑batting contributions in domestic/international matches
Scored over 10,000 T20 runs and took 100+ wickets across leagues
Iconic Moments
Six Sixes in over (vs Sri Lanka, 2021)
500th T20 Match (March 2020) and crossing 10,000 T20 runs
Skill with ball & bat in 2010 Friends Provident T20 for Somerset
Captain roles across multiple franchises and national teams
Leadership & Coaching
Appointed batting coach for Mumbai Indians after IPL retirement
Selected as Assistant Coach for England’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign
Current Captain of Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL
Style & Strengths
Explosive Hitting: Known for clearing boundaries with ease
Versatility: Effective in middle overs and as finisher
Bowling Depth: Useful medium‑pace and strategic use of slower deliveries
Fielding Excellence: Athletic at the boundary
Leadership: Calm, experience‑driven captain and coach with global insight
Legacy & Influence
Elevated the role of T20 all‑rounders
Inspired emerging Caribbean talent
A mentor bridging international teams and youth players
One of the most recognizable T20 players with global franchise influence
Looking Ahead
Pollard remains central in cricket as a coach and mentor. Expect to see him guiding Mumbai Indians and shaping young talent for England and West Indies. His IPL legacy continues through coaching and global mentorship.
