Trinidad & Tobago’s Kieron Pollard taking an indefinite break from cricket

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard taking an “indefinite break” from first class cricket, Trinidad & Tobago Cricket officials have confirmed.

The confirmation came shortly after Pollard took five for 36 Monday for Trinidad & Tobago in a 175-run loss against the Windward Islands in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Professional Cricket League (PCL) at the National Cricket Center in Couva, Trinidad.

“Pollard has informed the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) that he is taking an indefinite break from first class cricket,” said the TTCB facebook page.

“Pollard will not be available for selection for the remainder of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Four-Day tournament”.

Pollard’s announcement comes on the heels of countrymen Dwayne Bravo and Lendl Simmons’ retirement from Test cricket.

Simmons is currently in the West Indies ODI team taking part in the ICC World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

“The Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board would like to thank Kieron Pollard for his services in the first-class match against the Windward Islands,” said another post on the TTCB facebook page.

“The board wishes him the best during his period of indefinite leave from first-class cricket and wishes him an early return”.

Media reports from Port of Spain said Pollard sent an email to the CEO of the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board and the team selectors informing them of the situation. Pollard’s appearance against the Windward Islands was his first match for Trinidad & Tobago since the Nagico Super50 tournament in January, hosted in Trinidad.

He returned to the Trinidad & Tobago line up against the Windwards after recovering from a leg injury.

Pollard had indicated that the stress and strain of the four-day cricket was taking a toll on his body. -(CMC)