Powerful Allrounder and West Indies T20i captain Kieron Pollard was named as Wisden Leading T20 cricketer in the world. He was also in highlights after he smashed 6 sixes in an over against Sri Lanka in a t20 match.
The most astonishing fact is that In 2020, Pollard’s strike rate was 199 with an average of 53 and he also smashed 59 sixes at a rate of one every 5.5 balls.
#WINews Wisden hails Kieron Pollard’s huge impact on T20 format.
In 2020, Pollard's strike rate was 199 with an average of 53!
He also smashed 59 sixes at a rate of one every 5.5 balls 🤯
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https://t.co/YdoLsFs38p@KieronPollard55 @WisdenCricket— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) April 16, 2021
Chris Gayle also tweeted to congratulate Pollard for achieving this milestone.
🙏🏿 congratulations @KieronPollard55 👏🏿✊🏿 https://t.co/fWwoGibSHf
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 16, 2021
Not only this, but Jason Holder was also named among the five Wisden Cricketer of the year!
Congratulations to Jason Holder on being named among Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year 👏🏽🏆
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https://t.co/y2XRV48IRf@Jaseholder98 @WisdenCricket— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) April 14, 2021
It is to be noted that Pollard is playing in IPL with the most successful franchise Mumbai Indians for a very long time and has won many matches for MI single-handedly. He has always been a great finisher for Mumbai Indians.
On the other hand, Jason Holder plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad and has played a decisive role in Hyderabad’s bowling as well as a finisher.
