Kieron Pollard took a cue from Mumbai Indians teammate and “brother” Hardik Pandya and took part within the ‘break the beard’ problem forward of Mumbai’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on October 16 and nominated KKR captain Dinesh Karthik to take up the problem. Pollard posted a video on social media the place he might be seen sporting a stubble in a single body and cleaned up within the subsequent. “Cheggit! New Season, New Polly! Taking the cue from my brother @hardikpandya93. #BreakTheBeard and Recreation ON! #MIvsKKR. @dk00019 Prepared?” wrote Pollard within the caption.
Pollard and Hardik have been instrumental to Mumbai’s success in IPL 2020 as far as they’ve gained three of their 5 matches and are positioned second on the factors desk.
They take on Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi and Pollard, who has returned 25*, 47*, 60*, 13* and 18 thus far within the event, could be tasked with ending the innings off alongside Hardik, who has scored 20, 38*, 15, 18, 14 to date in 5 innings.
In Mumbai’s last outing, in opposition to SunRisers Hyderabad in Sharjah, the duo put collectively 41 runs in four.2 overs to assist their aspect cross 200 on a batting-friendly wicket.
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Pollard has rolled his arm over as effectively, bowling essential overs within the center overs in addition to on the demise.
Mumbai have gained the IPL a document 4 occasions and are the defending champions. They beat Chennai Tremendous Kings within the IPL 2019 last by one run.
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