ILT20: Kieron Pollard’s Leadership will Inspire MI Emirates Squad, Says Suryakumar Yadav

Ever since he landed on the Indian shores in 2010 to don the Mumbai Indians jersey, Kieron Pollard has been an attacking force against the bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Indian star Suryakumar Yadav expressed his views about Pollard’s leadership during an interaction with MI TV.

Over the years, the powerful all-rounder from West Indies played a key role in making Mumbai Indians one of the most dominant teams in the IPL. In that span, Mumbai Indians won 5 IPL titles in 13 years – two of them in consecutive seasons.

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Now, the Trinidadian-born will bring those same qualities to lead MI Emirates in the inaugural edition of the ILT20.

Surya Kumar Yadav, a star batsman in the Mumbai Indians line-up, is excited at the prospect of watching his teammate destroy the bowling attack in the ongoing tournament in the UAE.

MI TV in conversation with the team India The star expressed his thoughts about Pollard’s leadership and his impending stint in the ILT20.

Sky is confident that the qualities that made Kieron Pollard a success in the IPL will hold him in good stead in the ILT20 as well.

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“I think Pollard as a leader is very calm, composed and gives everyone a chance to express themselves on the field whether the team is under the pump or even when we are on top.” “He led MI when we were very comfortable and I am sure he will do the same for MI Emirates,” Suryakumar added.

The debut season of ILT20 will be played from January 13 to February 12, 2023. MI Emirates will begin their campaign against Sharjah Warriors on January 14 in Abu Dhabi.

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