Kieron Pollard expected to feature in T20 Blast 2022

In the latest development, Kieron Pollard is expected to feature in the T20 Blast 2022 scheduled to be played from May 25 to July 16. Earlier this month, Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket.


According to the ESPNCricinfo report, at least two counties have enquired about the availability of the former Caribbean all-rounder.


Surrey have been said to be more than interested in availing the services of the seasoned T20 campaigner. This is because their second overseas player, Sean Abbott has been named in the Australia and Australia A's squad for the Sri Lanka tour and will be unavailable.


If the rumours return to be true, Pollard will play alongside Sunil Narine, who had already signed a contract with Surrey for the T20 Blast 2022 campaign.


Somerset County is also on the lookout for an overseas batter or a batting all-rounder, despite the presence of Marchant de Lange and Peter Siddle.


Previously, Pollard featured for Somerset in the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and had an average of 34, with a strike rate of around 170. He contributed with the ball as well by taking 41 wickets in 28 matches.


Ahead of T20 Blast 2020, Northamptonshire County had signed a contract with Pollard, but the season was shelved due to the pandemic. For the 2022 season, they are said to be in final talks with Chris Lynn, while confirming the signing of a contract with James Neesham.


This month, Pollard was roped in as the first pick by the London Spirit for The Hundred as well. This will be the 2nd edition of the tournament and will be played in August.


Currently, Pollard is plying his trade for the Mumbai Indians (MI) team in the Indian Premier League and has returned with average performances. In 8 innings, he has 115 runs at a strike rate of 127.78. 


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