Pollard Responds Firmly to CPL Final Crowd Boos

Kieron Pollard, known for his winning streak, chose to address the reception he received rather than the triumph after leading Trinbago Knight Riders to their fifth Caribbean Premier League title against Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Pollard has often faced boos and jeers at various Caribbean locations, particularly in Guyana, despite being a former West Indies captain and a highly esteemed T20 player.

On Sunday night, Pollard addressed the ongoing booing. “Winning the title is significant, but the booing from certain Caribbean countries has become tiresome,” Pollard remarked. “We remain the subject of ridicule in West Indies cricket. Despite representing the Caribbean prominently, the appreciation is lacking. I’m not resentful, just empathetic, but not towards myself.”

Pollard emphasized his commitment to playing the game correctly. “I play cricket because of my passion for the sport and my opportunity, not because of politics,” he asserted.

He pointed out the contrast between being part of a champion team and the negative reception. “Achieving five-time champion status is significant, yet ironically, we’re still mocked in global cricket.”

Pollard has maintained this viewpoint for years. Back in 2019, after being booed in Providence, he noted, “It’s startling to receive such a reception as a Trinidad and Tobago native in the Caribbean, being booed despite supporting a regional player.”