However, Pollard will continue his association with MI as a batting coach and will continue to play for MI Emirates, the franchise’s subsidiary in the UAE league.
With Mumbai Indians not retaining the services of Kieron Pollard for IPL 2023, the franchise will have a task cut out to fill the void left by the West Indies cricketer.
Echoing the same lines, Hanuma Vihari too opined that it will be difficult for Mumbai Indians to replace the T20 legend. However, he feels Tim David could step up and take on the role which Kieron Pollard was doing for Mumbai.
Vihari said while speaking on JioCinema:
He continued:
Hanuma Vihari lauds MI’s decision to rope in Tim David in the IPL 2022 mega-auction
Tim David made his IPL debut in 2021 for Royal Challengers Bangalore, appearing in one game. However, in 2022, the Australian was given the opportunity to showcase his talent by playing for MI.
David, known for pitching sensational innings in the middle of the order, could provide MI with balance in the coming season.
Vihari added:
MI preferred David over Pollard in IPL 2022 by giving him a chance in the last few matches, and the youngster did not disappoint the franchise by delivering some quick knocks with his bat. The big-hitting Aussie featured in eight games and scored 186 runs at an impressive average of 37.20.
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