Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Hindsight thinking was one thing that the Mumbai Indians couldn’t resort to after a miserable campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, after they finished the season with a 30-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting coach Kieron Pollard refused to engage in thinking about what would have happened if they had done this or that, and admitted that MI were unable to play to their potential and could not string together wins even when they had re…
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Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard has been penalised by the BCCI for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a thrilling encounter against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point, marking a formal addition to his disciplinary record.The offence falls under Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials, which pertains to the “use of an audible obsce…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard has thrown his support behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, urging critics to show patience despite the pacer’s modest returns in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season.The remarks came after the Mumbai Indians suffered a heavy six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where even a daunting total of 243 proved insufficient. Bumrah, one of the side’s key bowlers, has managed just two wickets in eight matches so far…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Paul Adams has credited Kieron Pollard for playing a decisive role in shaping George Linde’s self-belief, revealing how the West Indies all-rounder “took him under his wing” during the formative years of his T20 career.Reflecting on Linde’s journey from a quiet, uncertain youngster to a seasoned global T20 professional, Adams—who worked closely with him from his Western Cape Academy days through to the Cape Cobras setup—said th…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A breathtaking fielding effort from Shreyas Iyer during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the Punjab Kings skipper pulling off a remarkable boundary save-cum-catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya recently, has caught the attention of Jonty Rhodes, widely regarded as one of the finest fielders the game has seen.The sheer athleticism of the moment left players from the Mumbai dugout, including Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, visibly stunned, underlining just…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s T20I captain and batting ace Suryakumar Yadav had some thoughtful words for former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 15 years with the franchise, as he wished the veteran opener a long association with the team while also congratulating him on the achievement.“It’s a fantastic achievement, 15 years playing for one franchise. Also, I remember, before entering this dressing room, I made my debut in first-class cricket when you were around, in…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians stalwart Rohit Sharma on Friday marked a remarkable 15 years with the franchise, a journey that has seen him evolve from a promising batsman into the most successful captain in IPL history. As the celebrations continued, seamer Shardul Thakur offered heartfelt words for Rohit in front of the players and support staff in the dressing room, highlighting the other side of his leadership.“Well, everyone has spoken about his cricketing part, but just off th…
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard congratulated team’s former skipper Rohit Sharma on completing 15 years with the franchise and delivered a heartfelt speech in the dressing room, admiring Rohit for his commitment and inspiring the youngsters. Rohit started his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 10 before moving to MI in 2011, a transfer strongly supported by Sachin Tendulkar, who was the captain then. Rohit made his MI debut on April 10, 2011, agai…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his leadership journey.Rohit acknowledged the collective effort behind the team’s success and the personal milestones he achieved during his long stint.“Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Sur…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Mumbai got a boost on the eve of the match as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the squad after a short dash to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a consultation. Bumrah was among the first to mark his run-up.Both Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickel…