Chris Gayle
West Indies’ big-hitting captain Kieron Pollard is hoping to join forces with the veteran swashbuckler Chris Gayle And lead the team to glory in the T20 World Cup.
The tournament will take place in Oman and the United Arab Emirates from Sunday and defending champions West Indies will open their campaign against England at the Dubai International Stadium here on October 23.
At the top of the showpiece, Gayle is just 97 runs short of becoming the highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup, and Pollard said there are no words to describe what the ‘Universe Boss’ has done for his country. has done.
“Again, there are no words to describe what he has done for us as a person in World Cup, T20 World Cup and T20 cricket across the world,” Pollard said during the captains’ media session here on Saturday. What have you done?”
“For him, 97 runs away, but I don’t think he will look into that. I think the main goal for us and him is trying to win the World Cup and defend the title. He’s looking forward to it. Hopefully.” Hope he can come and do well for us. We support him to do well.”
NS IPL According to Pollard, it was “a good experience” despite his franchise Mumbai Indians failing to make the playoffs.
“I thought it was good for us and again not only but all the players involved in this World Cup… get a chance to feel about what the UAE has to offer.
“I’m sure the recently concluded IPL would have brought out some interesting kinds of statistics, comparisons, different kinds of trends,” Pollard said during an interaction organized by the ICC.
The IPL ended here on Friday with Chennai Super Kings defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final to win their fourth title.
“… So, secondly about that idea, refer to surfaces, environments, and put that in your game plan and try to plan to code the opposition.
“For us, most of our guys have recently got a chance to play in the IPL here in the UAE and we want to run on the field and start on that kind of positive note and get the first two points and see that. What happens after that,” Pollard said.
West Indies won the 2016 edition of the T20 World Cup after Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes at the iconic Eden Gardens.
“Unfortunately I wasn’t there because of an injury, but I think the way people played in that game and through that tournament was fantastic, Carlos hitting those four sixes in the last over, a lot of memories because of him. Gone away.
“We are excited and look forward to another opportunity to try to defend this trophy,” said the 34-year-old, adding that he has a lot of powerful players.
“We’re trying to play the full game of cricket and let the results focus on themselves,” Pollard said.
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