Kieron Pollard on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old represented the West Indies for 15 years, playing 123 ODIs and 101 T20Is. He was made the team’s limited overs captain in 2019. 

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Pollard announced his decision on social media. “After careful deliberation I’ve today decided to retire from international cricket. As is the case of many young persons it was a dream of mine to represent the West Indies team from the time I was a boy of 10 years and I’m proud to have represented West Indies cricket for over 15 years in both the T20 and ODI forms for the game,” he said in a video. 

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“I can still vividly remember making by international debut in 2007 under the leadership of my childhood hero, Brian Lara. Wearing those maroon colours and playing alongside such greats has been a privilege that I never took lightly, soul in every facet of the game — whether bowling, batting or fielding,” he further added. 

Kieron Pollard scored 1569 runs in T20Is and 2706 in ODIs. 

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Pollard’s career in numbers:

The West Indies skipper scored three centuries and and 13 fifties in ODIs. The 34-year-old was bowled for duck 15 times. He averaged 26.01 in the format. Pollard picked 55 wickets in ODIs and took 64 catches. 

In T20Is, Kieron Pollard batted at an average of 25.30. He picked 42 wickets and as many catches, 

The West Indies captain did not play a Test match. 

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“As Captain I believe that I have led with passion, openness, courage and everything I could ever possibly give both on and off the field without ever compromising my principles and integrity. I know some of my teammates believe that I am a hard taskmaster and I like to see things done professionally, and that is true, but I also believe in being selfless and creating the environment for individuals and teams to succeed,” Pollard said in the post.