Mumbai Indians batting star remains silent on the Sanjay Manjrekar controversy, but reminds detractors that there is nothing illegal about being a T20 specialist
Kieron Pollard
Mumbai Indians' batsman Kieron Pollard. Pic/PTI
Mumbai Indians' West Indian batsman Kieron Pollard refused to even provide a hint of an apology after Test batsman-turned-cricket television commentator Sanjay Manjrekar clarified with proof that he had not referred to Pollard's 'brain' (he referred to his 'range' of shots) while talking about his batting position recently.
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Pollard merely shook his head when mid-day asked him about the controversy involving Manjrekar at the launch of his bat, SS Kieron Pollard at Selection Centre Sports, Dhobi Talao. However, the Trinidadian spoke on other aspects and also took a dig at his critics, who reckon he is a mercenary because of his huge involvement in franchise cricket.
Excerpts:
On the mercenary tag:
The mercenary tag is a bit harsh because I think we are doing things honestly. At least we are doing our jobs legally and are not going to end up in prison by playing the sport that we love.
On being quick in the field:
Being from the Caribbean, we are pretty athletic so it's just a matter of having that attitude to fielding, to dive around. For me, nothing brings a team together than actually being on the field and fielding. I just try my best, sometimes it's a bit of luck as well and it works.
I have a good rapport with Jonty Rhodes (MI's fielding coach). It's fun to work with Jonty — the best fieldsman in the world in his time.
On playing under pressure:
If we take a cricket game and think about how much pressure you are under, think about people who do not have food to eat — that is what you call pressure.
Cricket is a sport and at the end of the day, it's a job. Life is more than a cricket game, so it's about enjoying it and enjoying your time on the cricket field.
On Rohit's batting position:
He said on Sunday night that he'll do whatever his team require.
Virat Kohli bats high up for franchise cricket, but doesn't bat in that position for India. I think you have to differentiate between franchise and international cricket.
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