Kieron Pollard left PSL midway to attend Anant Ambani's pre-wedding, leaves Karachi captain waiting

Player turned batting coach of Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard, is among guests at Anant Ambani-Rhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities. To make himself present at event, Pollard has taken a break from his cricket commitments and will not feature in PSL match between Karachi Kings against Multan Sultans. match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

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Kieron Pollard attends Anant Ambani and Rhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities

Pollard is attending 3-day event which began on March 1, 2024, at Jamnagar, Gujarat. all-rounder shared pictures from ceremony on his Instagram handle. 36-year-old is attending event with wife Jenna. 

While he has called it a career on international front, Kieron Pollard is very much active when it comes to franchise cricket. Wher it is PSL, SA20, or MLC, Pollard is a prominent part of many T20 leagues. He is judged captain of MI Emirates, MI Cape Town, and MI New York in three T20 leagues. 

In PSL, he plays for Karachi Kings, where he has proven to be a standout player this season. He is team's leing run-scorer at this juncture. He has so far amassed 196 runs in 5 innings at an average of 161.98. He will resume his duties for Kings on March 4, following culmination of Anant Ambani and Rhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebration.

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Kieron Pollard's association with Mumbai Indians continues

Kieron Pollard was a part of MI squ for over a dece. During that period he played countless match-winning innings for IPL franchise and h prowess of impacting game by just being present on field. Considering his exceptional service to team, when MI did not retain him for 2023 season, y in turn offered him job of batting coach. Pollard took offering and left a heartfelt note announcing his conclusion as a player.

"It hasn't been easiest decision to make as I intend to keep playing for a few more years, but following discussions with Mumbai Indians. I have decided to call time on my IPL career.”

Pollard ded:

“I understand that this incredible franchise, which has achieved so much needs to transition and if I'm no longer to play for MI n I cannot see myself playing against MI eir, 'Once an MI always an MI'.”

He continued:

“I am immensely proud, honored and blessed to have represented biggest and most successful team in IPL for past 13 seasons.”

Kieron Pollard furr shared his unwavering bond with Ambani family, saying:

“Most sincerely, I express my deep appreciation to Mukesh, Nita and Akash Ambani for ir tremendous love, support, and respect I have always felt and for confidence y placed in me.

He ded:

"I recall our first encounter when y welcomed me with open arms saying "We are family". Those were not just mere words, but demonstrated by ir every action throughout my time with Mumbai Indians.”