Pollard doesn't want to see 'yellows and reds', urges MI to put 'team above self'
Kieron Pollard has taken over as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, emphasizing a need for the team to prioritize collective success over individual performance. He expressed a desire to restore the team's winning identity and urged fans to support the franchise exclusively.
Why it matters
As a major IPL franchise, the leadership change reflects the high-pressure environment of professional cricket and the importance of fan engagement in sports business.
Newly appointed Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard has admitted that the five-time IPL champions have not lived up to their fans' expectations in recent seasons. He said the first step towards getting back to their best is to accept where they have fallen short and work towards fixing it.Pollard, who was Mumbai Indians' batting coach for the last four IPL seasons, takes over from Mahela Jayawardene, who parted ways with the franchise last week. The former West Indies all-rounder has been associated with MI since IPL 2010, when he was signed as a player.Pollard was part of all five of Mumbai Indians' IPL title-winning campaigns in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
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