MI appoint Kieron Pollard as captain for CL Twenty20
13 Sept 2014 4:15 AM IST
Dashing all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been named the captain of the Mumbai Indians after shoulder injury and fractured finger forced regular captain Rohit Sharma to pull-out of the upcoming Champions League T20, starting here from Saturday.
The defending champions Mumbai Indians will be playing in the qalifiers, starting their campaign against Lahore Lions. Pollard has been one of the mainstays for Mumbai Indians after having joined the franchise in the third season after his brilliant show for Trinidad and Tobago in the inaugural edition of the Champions League T20 back in 2009.
‘It is very unfortunate that Rohit will be unable to lead the team, and I take this opportunity to wish him a fast comeback. I truly understand that it is a huge honour and a privilege to captain the vibrant Mumbai Indians side, and thank the team management for bestowing their faith in me. I am aware of the great expectations ahead of us. However, I am confident that together, we will face the challenges, and work towards retaining the glory and the stature of the Mumbai Indians team,’ Pollard was quoted as saying in a press release.
MI’s chief mentor Anil Kumble said, ‘We will definitely feel Rohit’s absence in the team and wish him well. However, I strongly believe, that you can only be as good as the opportunities you get and I am confident that Kieron with his varied experience and impressive track record, will rise to the occasion, and align MI for a competitive performance.’
The defending champions Mumbai Indians will be playing in the qalifiers, starting their campaign against Lahore Lions. Pollard has been one of the mainstays for Mumbai Indians after having joined the franchise in the third season after his brilliant show for Trinidad and Tobago in the inaugural edition of the Champions League T20 back in 2009.
‘It is very unfortunate that Rohit will be unable to lead the team, and I take this opportunity to wish him a fast comeback. I truly understand that it is a huge honour and a privilege to captain the vibrant Mumbai Indians side, and thank the team management for bestowing their faith in me. I am aware of the great expectations ahead of us. However, I am confident that together, we will face the challenges, and work towards retaining the glory and the stature of the Mumbai Indians team,’ Pollard was quoted as saying in a press release.
MI’s chief mentor Anil Kumble said, ‘We will definitely feel Rohit’s absence in the team and wish him well. However, I strongly believe, that you can only be as good as the opportunities you get and I am confident that Kieron with his varied experience and impressive track record, will rise to the occasion, and align MI for a competitive performance.’
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