Mumbai, April 20 (Agency) West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. Announcing his decision to end the 15-year long career, Pollard said: “After a careful deliberation, I have decided to retire from international cricket. It was a dream of mine to represent the West Indies team from the time I was a 10-year-old boy and I am proud to have represented West Indies cricket for over 15 years in both the T20i and ODI forms of the game. “I can still vividly remember making my international debut in 2007 under the leadership of my childhood hero, Brian Lara.
Wearing those maroon colours and playing alongside such greats has been a privilege that I never took lightly, giving my heart and soul in every facet of the game – whether bowling, batting or fielding,” the 34-year old said. “In 2019, I was asked by Cricket West Indies to lead both the T20i and ODI West Indies teams, which to date is the highest honour bestowed on me and for which I will forever be grateful. As Captain I believe that I have led with passion, openness, courage and everything I could ever possibly give both on and off the field without ever compromising my principles and integrity.” Pollard has featured in 123 ODIs and 101 T20Is for West Indies since his debut in 2007. He played his last international game in February against India in Kolkata.