IPL Retention List 2023: Pollard calls time on IPL career | Check IPL retention 2023 date, CSK, RCB, other teams

IPL Retention List 2023: One of the most accomplished names in T20 cricket, Kieron Pollard, on Tuesday called time on his IPL playing career after 13 seasons with league giants Mumbai Indians. The 35-year-old wanted to carry on playing for a few more years but decided to retire from IPL after discussion with the five-time champions.

Pollard, who has 3412 IPL runs in 189 matches, had made his MI debut back in 2010. However, his strong association with the franchise remains as he will be the team's new batting coach. "It hasn't been the easiest decision to make as I intend to keep playing for a few more years, but following discussions with Mumbai Indians have decided to call time on my IPL career," said Pollard in a statement.

"I understand that this incredible franchise which has achieved so much needs to transition and if I'm no longer to play for MI then I cannot see myself playing against MI either.'Once an MI always an MI".
Pollard, however, will be playing for MI-owned franchise in the inaugural International League T20 in the United Arab Emirates. "This is not an emotional goodbye to MI however as I have agreed to take up the role of batting coach in the IPL as well as play with MI Emirates.

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The other IPL stars who have represented one franchise include Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Sunil Narine and Lasith Malinga. As MI finished last earlier this year, it became clear that the most successful IPL franchise needed a change in direction. Pollard too had an ordinary season, managing 144 runs in 11 games.

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