Former West Indies captain and legendary all -rounder Kieron Pollard recently shared his views on his former Mumbai Indians (MI) team partner Rohit Sharma’s decision to retire from Test cricket.
Kieron Pollard admitted that Rohit Sharma had a brilliant career and he understands what he wants for his future. The former West Indies captain further said that Rohit has always been proud of his performance, and this mentality will continue to carry it forward.
Rohit Sharma knows what is best for his future: Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard was told by ANI: “This is a personal decision, and he would know why he is [Rohit Sharma] Wanted to do this. As a person who has completed so much in cricket, he has to understand that he wants to move forward. Then, the pride of performance is always going to be there. ,
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Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket in May this year just before India’s ongoing Test tour of India. He had already retired from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024. Hitman completed his Test career with 4301 runs in 67 matches with an average of 40.57.
His highest score in Tests was 212. The right -handed batsman also led India in 24 matches, lost 12, lost 9 and pulled 3 games in the longest format of the game. On the other hand, Rohit finished his T20i career as a leading run scorer with 4,231 runs in 159 matches.
Kieron Pollard’s faith Rohit Sharma will shine in OD cricket
Indian opener, who won the Champions Trophy as T20 World Cup and Captain, also with the most centuries in T20I, with five. As captain, he led India in 51 T20I matches and won 39 of them.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the Indian cricket team in the one -day international (ODI).
And Pollard believes that Rohit’s hunger remains stronger to score runs and perform at the highest level, and he will continue to give his best to the country in ODI cricket.
Pollard further said about Rohit, “He is still going to represent India in the 50 -over format of cricket. I don’t see him a desire to change hunger and score runs. He wants to come out and perform well and perform well.”
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In WCL 2025, Kieron Pollard reunited legends
He also shared his happiness about playing in the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025). Pollard stated that it is fun to reunite with older colleagues and friends and once again to enjoy the thrill of the competition.
In particular, the West Indies Champion will take Pakistan Champions in the 11th match of WCL 2025 in Leeds on Saturday 26 July.
Pollard signed this, saying, “It feels great, again, joining with his old colleagues, old friends, and people you don’t see on a daily basis. You get an opportunity to be competitive again; it’s just luxurious, and we are ready for it.”
#Watch Birmingham, UK | On the retirement of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, former West Indies cricketer Keeron Pollard says, “This was his personal decision … he will still represent India in the 50 -over format. I do not see any change in his hunger and desire. … … … pic.twitter.com/mrmuuaz3dg
– Annie (@ani) 25 July, 2025
In particular, Pollard is considered one of the most destructive batsmen and talented all-rounders in white-ball cricket. The West Indies icon has 2706 runs and 55 wickets in 123 Odis.
He also scored 1569 runs and took 42 wickets in 101 T20I for men in Marun. The veteran all -rounder also won the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup with the West Indies Side.
