The Windies allrounder Kieron Pollard on Wednesday has become a proud father. However, his Indian Premier League (MI) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) was quick to congratulate Pollard on its Twitter handle.
Meanwhile, Pollard already had a son Kaiden Pollard and a daughter Janiya with his wife, Jenna Ali. Pollard has also expressed joy on Instagram after having a baby.
The prominent figure Pollard has recently failed to make the final cut to Windies’ 15-man squad for the ICC World Cup 2019.
In the past, the 32-year-old right-handed batsman Pollard has himself featured in eight World Cup matches.
In seven innings, Pollard has amassed the tally of 190 runs at an average of 27.14. To add more to it, Pollard with his medium pace option could eke out just two wickets while conceding 177 runs off 209 deliveries.
Mumbai Indians congratulate ‘daddy’ Kieron Pollard.
However, in a heartwarming post, the reigning champions Indians’ Twitter handle has congratulated Pollard on the birth of his child.
“All s’MI’les behind that mask! Congratulations, daddy Pollard ? #OneFamily @KieronPollard55,” Indians tweeted.
Recently, in the IPL 12, Pollard has participated in the domestic professional T20 league tourney in India. Thus, Rohit Sharma-led Indians went on to win the thrilling grand finale against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a mere run in Hyderabad on May 12.
Consequently, it saw Indians lifting record fourth title of the IPL since their winning campaign begun in 2013.
During his stay, Pollard has amassed 279 runs in 16 innings. Interestingly, in the absence of Rohit, Pollard has led his side in a typical fashion which also saw him scoring whirlwind knock of 83.
It becomes pertinent here that India franchise has set focus on “One family’. Also, Indians management has bear the expenses of Windies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who suffered a shoulder dislocation.
Thus, he underwent surgery in Mumbai, which further saw management backing him for the rehabilitation procedure.
Here’s the congratulatory tweet from Mumbai Indians for a proud daddy – Kieron Pollard
All s'MI'les behind that mask! Congratulations, daddy Pollard ?#OneFamily @KieronPollard55 pic.twitter.com/WmligAYAmV
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 29, 2019