With the 100th international ton off his back, Mumbai Indians' mentor and bowling coach Shaun Pollock believes...

Shaunu00a0Pollock is an important member of the Mumbai Indians' support staff. As mentor and bowling coach, Pollock is one of the busiest men during practice sessions -- getting his men together and then putting them in various groups at the Wankhede Stadium.


Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot against Royal Challengers Bangalore
during the last IPL in Chennai on May 27, 2011. Pic/AFP

The former South African captain swiftly moves from one net to the other to ensure the preparation is thorough for Mumbai Indians' opening game against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League V at Chennai on April 4. Pollock took some time off after his session to speak to MiD DAY on Monday.


Shaun Pollock at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar

Excerpts:
On being with Mumbai Indians from inception:
The way we do things now has changed. In the first IPL, it was just about getting people together and playing to the best of their abilities. The game plans are set now; the team is also settling down. There have been many changes ufffd a lot of players have come and gone. It is exciting to see younger talent coming through. Ajinkya Rahane was with us and now represents India. It has been a nice journey.

On adding another wicketkeeper to the side -- Dinesh Karthik:
Karthik is an international player. He has done a good job in finishing games. He is an experienced cricketer, who knows Indian conditions well. We will be looking up him to get us over the line by keeping a calm head and choosing the right shots. He has the ability to do that.