New Delhi: Kieron Pollard, versatile player in Mumbai Indians, said with so many experienced players in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) group, there is enough motivation for him to come out and be in the “El Clasico” of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on to enter.
Pollard played one of the most memorable innings in IPL history when Mumbai defeated Indians here at Arun Jaitley Stadium CSK by four wickets.
The West Indies cricketer remained unbeaten on 87 runs from just 34 balls when Mumbai scored a four-wicket victory. Pollard also said that he developed as a cricketer during his time with the Mumbai Indians.
‘Over a period of time you are comfortable in a franchise and they believe in you even after so many years. You just want to act for them. So it’s a matter for me to come in day and develop as a cricketer and do my best. ‘
‘There are world-class players in the CSK team. The way we built this El Clasico game from IPL with international guys with so much experience like MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Faf and Suresh Raina who did it time and time again, you want to come and perform in such forms. matches. ”
‘These are the things that stand out when people talk about it in the videos. So it’s the issue for me to do what I can and to play my strengths and do what the team needs at any given time, ”Pollard said during a virtual press conference while answering a question. of ANI.
Pollard played a majestic hit of 87 deliveries and helped Mumbai Indians chase a giant target of 219 in a substantial final thriller.
‘The comparison was on the board and the required run rate was there to see. “It’s a matter of choosing the bowlers who are more comfortable with hitting and managing the best bowler,” said Pollard.
‘There are different things going through your mind. It’s just to stay calm in a situation and make contact with the ball. “More often you practice these kinds of situations and execute them in the game yourself when it’s time,” he added.
With this win, Mumbai Indians remain in fourth place with 8 points. On the other hand, CSK also remains static in the first place with 10 points.
Mumbai Indians take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) next Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Source: Telangana Today