
Pollard's Emotional Pep Talk Ignites MI's Crushing Win Against CSK
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Mumbai Indians (MI) decisively ended their losing streak against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a remarkable manner. CSK, batting first at Wankhede, managed to score 176 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, but MI successfully chased down the target with eight wickets in hand and over four overs remaining. Following the match, batting coach and franchise legend Kieron Pollard disclosed that he had urged the players not to provide him with any reason to praise CSK again.
Pollard mentioned that head coach Mahela Jayawardene had allowed him to address the team prior to the match. "At the beginning of the game, Mahela (Jayawardene) gave me the chance to speak to the players," Pollard stated on Star Sports. “I expressed my frustration, saying, 'I'm tired of commending Chennai for their performances over the past few years.' The way the team performed today was excellent.”
He also noted that the team aimed for Suryakumar Yadav to face as many balls as possible, which is why he was elevated to the No. 3 batting position. Although Yadav's form had been inconsistent leading up to the IPL, he appeared to be regaining his rhythm before the match on Sunday. He played aggressively against CSK, scoring an unbeaten 68 runs off 30 balls, including five sixes and six fours. His partnership with Rohit Sharma, who contributed 76 not out from 45 balls, effectively drained CSK's momentum, as the duo formed an unbroken partnership of 114 runs in just 54 balls.
"Naturally, we wanted him (Suryakumar Yadav) at No. 3 to maximize his opportunities at the crease. However, he is also a threat towards the end of the innings. We analyze the opposition to determine where he can have the most significant impact. Against Chennai, he excels against spin—he can manipulate the field, sweep, reverse sweep, and dominate the game," Pollard explained.
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