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Pollard the gem

From Trinidad Express · () English

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Opinion Named sources Outcome reported
  • Kieron Pollard scored 41 from 36 deliveries despite calf and side injuries as Trinbago Knight Riders lost to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by eight runs.
  • The defeat ended TKR’s Caribbean Premier League title defence and may have marked Pollard’s final match at Queen’s Park Oval.
  • Teammates praised Pollard’s toughness, leadership and willingness to put the team before himself.

Kieron Pollard walked away from Queen’s Park Oval after fighting through calf and side injuries to make 41 from 36 deliveries for Trinbago Knight Riders. TKR still lost to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by eight runs, a result that ended the team’s Caribbean Premier League title defence.

At 39, Pollard acknowledged the home crowd after his dismissal. It was TKR’s final home match of CPL 2026, raising the possibility that his determined innings had been his Oval swan song.

What he did tonight showed why he’s probably the greatest T20 batter in the world. Playing through a damaged calf and a side strain while still giving everybody hope says a lot about his character.

· Nicholas PooranThe TKR captain praised Pollard after his injury-hit innings in the defeat to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.

Pollard has entertained cricket fans for two decades with powerful hitting. His six sixes in an over for the West Indies against Sri Lanka in a March 2021 Twenty20 International remain one of the defining moments of his career. He also established himself as a leader, guiding the West Indies to 13 Twenty20 International wins and 13 One-Day International victories as white-ball captain.

His influence extended across franchise cricket. He captained TKR and Barbados Tridents to Caribbean Premier League titles, then led MI Emirates to an International League T20 title and MI New York to a Major League Cricket title. He also served as captain of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Wears his heart on his sleeve.

· Dwayne BravoThe TKR head coach described Pollard’s commitment and emotional investment in the team.

TKR captain Nicholas Pooran called Pollard a mentor and praised his performance. “What he did tonight showed why he’s probably the greatest T20 batter in the world. Playing through a damaged calf and a side strain while still giving everybody hope says a lot about his character.”

Head coach Dwayne Bravo said Pollard “wears his heart on his sleeve” and added, “Polly played under some serious pain, a lot of injections.” For the article, that willingness to endure discomfort for his team captures the lesson of Pollard’s career: team before self. It argues that Trinidad and Tobago’s government, sports administrators and businesses should draw on the experience of sporting heroes who have brought global attention to the country, while ensuring those icons receive the support they need.

Polly played under some serious pain, a lot of injections.

· Dwayne BravoBravo emphasized the physical difficulty Pollard overcame to bat in the match.
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