Pollard and other CPL bound players reach UAE and check in with their franchises

West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard who led his side at the CPL to win the tournament has landed in UAE and joined the MI squad ahead of the IPL opener on 19th September. All the other players who were at the CPL have also landed in UAE after the CPL engagement. The IPL shifted from India to UAE due to the rising concerns over COVID-19 in India.

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“From the Caribbean Isles to Abu Dhabi The Pollard family and Rutherford have arrived OneFamily Mumbai Indians MI Dream11IPL @KieronPollard55,” Pollard’s team Mumbai Indians said in a tweet. West Indian Sherfane Rutherford has also joined the squad along with the Pollard family. Mumbai Indians are the defending champions and will play the season opener against one of the IPL favourites Chennai Super Kings.