Players should use this break to introspect, stay fit: Kieron Pollard

West Indies' limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard believes break brought upon m by COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to "introspect" about careers and players should use it to "stay mentally and physically fit". coronavirus outbreak, which has claimed over 12000 lives and infected more than 250,000 globally, has led to cancelation and postponement of all sports activities across world. Pollard said it is a good time to reflect on his own's game.

'Players should use this break to introspect'

"It is a good time for introspection, a good time for reflection, a good time to look at where you are as an individual in your career and what you want to achieve going forward," he was quoted as saying by Jamaica Gleaner.

Pollard, who was ruled out of Pakistan Super League due to a niggle in his right thigh early this month, said it is time to work on his fitness and prepare for season ahead. "You have to take this time in order to do that and also keep yourself in good physical shape, and mentally as well, because when bell rings and y say 'ok, everything is back to rmal and we need to go on tour', it might t be eugh time to be prepared, but you as an individual have to be prepared mentally in order for you to try to perform at your best," he said. Cricket West Indies (CWI) had recently delayed domestic season by a month in wake of deadly disease.

On Friday, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) suspended all professional cricket till May 28, delaying start of new season. West Indies were scheduled to play a three-Test series from June 4, following warm-up matches against England Lions and Worcestershire on May 22 and 28, respectively. 

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