Pollard had announced his retirement from the IPL in November 2022. (IPL Photo)

Mumbai Indians have announced former West Indies captain and franchise great Kieron Pollard as their new head coach. Pollard takes over from Mahela Jayawardene, whose departure from the franchise after a nearly decade-long association was announced last week.

“MI has been a huge part of my life and career, and the bond I share with this team, the players and the Paltan means a great deal to me. Having experienced this journey as a player and then as a coach, I understand what Mumbai Indians stands for and the responsibility that comes with representing the Blue and Gold,” said Pollard in a statement from the franchise.

One of the most succesfull players of all time in the history of the IPL , Pollard joined MI in 2010 as a highly sought-after youngster. Over the years, he became part of the core that went on to establish itself as the most succesfull team in the history of the IPL along with the Chennai Super Kings .…