A few days ago, Mumbai Indians made a big announcement regarding the change in their coaching staff for the 20th season of the Indian Premier League to be played in the year 2026. Former West Indies player Kieron Pollard was appointed as the new head coach. Even after retiring from the IPL, Pollard has continued to play in many other foreign T20 leagues, in which he was to play for Joburg Super Kings, which is the South African subsidiary of Chennai Super Kings, in the SA20 to be played in South Africa in the 2027 season starting from January 17. Now, after becoming the head coach of Mumbai Indians, Pollard has taken a big decision and decided not to play for Joburg Super Kings.
Pollard told his decision to Joburg Super Kings management
Kieron Pollard was bought by Joburg Super Kings for Rs 87.2 lakh in the player auction held in the beginning of October, in which he was fully expected to play wearing the yellow jersey. However, now according to the report of Cricbuzz, Kieron Pollard has told the Joburg Super Kings team management that he will not be available in the upcoming SA20 season. Before the news of Pollard’s decision came out, a Mumbai Indians source had told Cricbuzz in a statement that it completely depends on Pollard. We have not given them any instructions. On the decision not to bid for Pollard in the SA20 auction, a Mumbai Indians source had said that it all depended on the order of the auction.
Super Kings franchise CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed Pollard’s decision.
Regarding Kieron Pollard’s decision not to play for Joburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20 season, CSK and CEO of all Super Kings franchises, Kasi Viswanathan, confirmed in their statement that Pollard has told us that he will not be able to play for Joburg Super Kings. Now we will look for their alternative. Let us tell you that the fifth season of SA20 will start from 17th January in the year 2027 while the final match will be played on 21st February.
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