IPL 2022: "We Know Deep Down How Much It Has Hurt" - MI's Kieron Pollard Reflects On Poor IPL 2022 Campaign

Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Kieron Pollard shared a sincere post on Wednesday after a frustrating effort in IPL 2022. 

The five-time IPL champions crashed out of the fifteenth version of the money-rich league, ending up being last in the points table. Mumbai lost their initial eight games prior to winning four of their leftover six matches. 

Pollard, as well, had a disappointing season and was subsequently avoided with regards to the playing XI. 

Lot Of Learnings From This IPL Season: Kieron Pollard

Sharing a moving post on Instagram, the West Indian all-rounder expressed that the 2022 season was the one to learn and adapt from for every one of the partners of the Mumbai Indians franchise. 

Kieron Pollard wrote:

“As I walk and look back at a disappointing season for us as a team and myself as an individual, we know deep down how much it has hurt but it didn’t derail the spirit, determination and hard work that was put in by every single person. We definitely learnt a lot from this 2022 season.” 

He further added: 

“Does that define us as a team or individuals hell no . We march on with our heads still held high knowing we have life and opportunity to change things around. @mumbaiindians and fans we move on say bye 2022 season.” 

Kieron Pollard Congratulates Hardik Pandya For Winning IPL Trophy

The 35-year-old all-rounder additionally praised Hardik Pandya and his group for coming out on top for the esteemed championship. Pollard stated: 

“Congrats @hardikpandya93 and @gujarat_titans well done well played.” 

The Gujarat Titans (GT) whipped the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets on May 29 at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win IPL 2022 in their first appearance. 

Hardik drove the group from the front in the culmination conflict, getting back with figures of 3/17 with the ball. He likewise played a significant thump of 34 runs to assist the side with pursuing down 131 runs. 

 

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Dissappointing Season For Kieron Pollard

The Trinidadian has been a reliable player for the Mumbai Indians since he joined the franchise in 2010. He was held in front of the IPL 2022 mega auction recently for an astounding amount of ₹6 crores. 

His spot in the playing XI was addressed by numerous specialists before the administration chose to seat him to evaluate youngsters for next season. 

Nonetheless, Kieron Pollard is an IPL legend, having scored 3412 runs in 189 games. He has dominated incalculable matches for the Mumbai franchise and has been important for every one of the five of their title-winning efforts. 

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