Former West Indies captain and legendary all-rounder Kieron Pollard recently shared his thoughts on his former Mumbai Indians (MI) teammate Rohit Sharma’s decision to retire from Test cricket.
Kieron Pollard acknowledged that Rohit Sharma has had a stellar career and understands what he wants for his future. The former West Indies captain further noted that Rohit has always taken pride in his performances, and that mindset will continue to push him forward.
Rohit Sharma knows what’s best for his future: Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard was quoted as saying by ANI: “It is a personal decision, and he would have known why he [Rohit Sharma] wanted to do it. As an individual who has accomplished so much in cricket, he has it within himself to understand and know what he wants going forward. Again, pride of performance is always going to be there.”
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Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket in May this year, just before India’s ongoing Test tour of England. He had already retired from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024. The Hitman finished his Test career with 4301 runs in 67 games with an average of 40.57.
His highest score in test matches was 212. The right-handed batter also led India in 24 matches, winning 12, losing 9, and drawing 3 games in the longest format of the game. On the other hand, Rohit finished his T20I career as the leading run scorer with 4,231 runs in 159 games.
Kieron Pollard confident Rohit Sharma will shine in ODI cricket
The Indian opener, who won the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy as captain, also has the most centuries in T20Is, with five. As captain, he led India in 51 T20I matches and won 39 of them.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the Indian cricket team in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
And Pollard believes that Rohit’s hunger to score runs and perform at the highest level remains strong, and he will continue giving his best for the country in ODI cricket.
Pollard further said of Rohit, “He’s still going to represent India in the 50-over format of cricket. I don’t see him changing the hunger and desire not to score runs. He wants to come out and perform and do well.”
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Kieron Pollard relishes legends reunion at WCL 2025
He also shared his happiness about playing in the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025). Pollard said that it is fun to reunite with old teammates and friends and enjoy the thrill of competition once again.
Notably, West Indies Champions will take on Pakistan Champions in the 11th match of WCL 2025 at Leeds on Saturday, July 26.
Pollard signed off by saying, “It feels great, again, reconnecting with your old teammates, old friends, and people that you don’t see on a daily basis. You get an opportunity to be competitive again; it’s just fantastic, and we look forward to it.”
#WATCH | Birmingham, UK | On the retirement of Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma from Test Cricket, Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard says, “It was his personal decision… He will still represent India in the 50-over format. I don’t see any change in his hunger and desire.… pic.twitter.com/MrMUUAZ3DG
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2025
Notably, Pollard is considered one of the most destructive batters and talented all-rounders in white-ball cricket. The West Indies icon has 2706 runs and 55 wickets in 123 ODIs to his name.
He also scored 1569 runs and took 42 wickets in 101 T20Is for the Men in Maroon. The legendary all-rounder also won the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup with the West Indies side.
