Kieron Pollard pummels past Chris Gayle’s 12-year record on the eve of his 38th birthday.
Pollard pummels past Gayle’s 12-year record on the eve of his 38th birthday.
Kieron Pollard became the new record holder for most runs scored in T20 cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle’s mark of 8,444 runs. Pollard, who was just a teenager when Gayle was at his peak, scored his 8,500+ T20 runs in the absence of his West Indies teammates, who opted out of the Caribbean Premier League due to their commitments with the national team.
Gayle’s record had stood for over a decade, and Pollard’s achievement is all the more remarkable considering the West Indies legend retired from international cricket in 2021. Pollard’s record-breaking knock came in the Caribbean Premier League, where he has been a consistent performer for the past decade. To put this achievement into perspective, Pollard has scored more runs in T20 cricket than many of the game’s all-time greats, including Virat Kohli, David Warner, and AB de Villiers.
Pollard’s reaction to his achievement was typical of the laid-back Trinidadian, who attributed his success to the support of his teammates and fans. ‘It’s an incredible feeling to have surpassed Chris’s record,’ he said. ‘I’ve always looked up to him as a player and a teammate, and to have achieved this on my birthday is just amazing.’ Pollard’s record-breaking knock will undoubtedly boost his confidence ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, where West Indies will look to book their spot in the tournament.
As Pollard continues to add to his tally, we can expect him to remain in the spotlight for the foreseeable future. With West Indies set to play their World Cup qualifiers in the coming months, Pollard will be instrumental in helping his team book their spot in the tournament. With his experience and skills, Pollard is the perfect candidate to lead West Indies to their first World Cup title in over a decade.
The question on everyone’s mind now is: how far can Pollard go? Will he break the 10,000-run mark in T20 cricket? Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain – Pollard has cemented his place in the record books and will be a force to be reckoned with in the world of T20 cricket.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the Caribbean Premier League, with fans and teams alike looking forward to the league’s upcoming season. With Pollard’s record-breaking knock still fresh in everyone’s minds, it will be interesting to see how the league unfolds in the coming months.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
With West Indies set to play their World Cup qualifiers in the coming months, Pollard will be instrumental in helping his team book their spot in the tournament.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s record-breaking knock has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Pollard’s achievement has also sparked a renewed interest in the game’s format, with many fans and pundits calling for a greater emphasis on T20 cricket in the West Indies.
Key Takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kieron Pollard’s new record in T20 cricket?
Kieron Pollard has become the record holder for most runs scored in T20 cricket, with over 8,500 runs.
How long did Chris Gayle’s record last?
Chris Gayle’s record lasted for over 12 years, until Kieron Pollard surpassed it in the Caribbean Premier League.
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