Delhi: Former West Indies cricket team all-rounder Kieron Pollard has decided to step down from the post of head coach of MI London in The Hundred tournament. Pollard has taken this step after being made the head coach of Mumbai Indians in IPL.

Let us tell you that Pollard took charge of MI London in the 2026 season, where the team stood fourth in the points table. Despite having equal points with Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leads, the team could not make it to the knockouts due to poor net run rate.

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Coach Pollard separated from MI London

According to the report of Cricinfo, Pollard is now going to step down from the post of coach, so that he can take some time off after continuous work. After Pollard's departure, now MI London will have to find a new head coach for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

Will take command in place of Jayawardene in IPL

It is noteworthy that recently in the last week of October, Mumbai Indians had appointed Kieron Pollard as their head coach. After retiring from IPL, Pallard was working as the batting coach of the team for the last few years. Now he will play the role of head coach in place of Mahela Jayawardene.

Pollard's statement on becoming the coach of Mumbai Indians

After becoming the head coach, Pollard had expressed his happiness and said, 'It is a great honor for me to become the head coach of Mumbai Indians. MI has been a very important part of my life and career. My relationship with this team, players and 'Paltan' is very special.

Pollard further said that after living this journey first as a player and then as a coach, I understand very well what Mumbai Indians means. I thank Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani and the entire MI family for showing so much trust in me.