England’s cricket team has made the unfathomably brilliant decision to add T20 giant Kieron Pollard to their coaching staff in time for the 2018 T20 World Cup. This is a declaration of intent, not just any old appointment. With Pollard’s illustrious career and intimate knowledge of Caribbean conditions, England should have a significant advantage over the opposition.
In cricket, Pollard’s path has been nothing short of legendary. Throughout the course of a career spanning more than ten years, he has experienced T20 cricket firsthand. Here are a handful of his illustrious career’s highlights:
T20 World Cup Victory: A vital member of the West Indies squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2012 was Pollard. A Startling Run Total: His tenure and bat prowess in T20 cricket are demonstrated by his over 12,000 runs scored.
A Wicket-Taking Force: His versatility on the field is demonstrated by his more than 300 wickets.
IPL Winner: With the Mumbai Indians, Pollard won the Indian Premier League five times, so he is well-versed in what it takes to succeed at the greatest level.
Because of Pollard’s extraordinary success in the T20 league, England decided to include him in the team. His depth of experience should revolutionize the team’s approach:
Global and Domestic Dominance: Pollard’s perspective from his record 101 T20 international matches for the West Indies will be crucial.Historic Performances: His six sixes in an over, which highlight his explosive talent, are the stuff of legends.
Specifically, Pollard joins the England squad as an assistant coach for the June competition.
Trinidad and Tobago’s 36-year-old will contribute knowledge about Caribbean conditions, as the United States and the West Indies are co-hosting the competition.Pollard, a former all-rounder for Somerset, played in more than 600 T20 World Cup matches and contributed to the West Indies’ 2012 victory.The T20 World Cup’s ninth edition is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 30 of next year, with the Kensington Oval in Barbados hosting the championship match.
In a tournament that has been extended from 16 to 20 teams, England will look to defend the championship they won for the second time in Australia 13 months ago.
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