Kieron Pollard joins MI Emirates as their wildcard signing for ILT20

Kieron Pollard has only ever played for MI Emirates in the ILT20, the association stretching back to the first season of the tournament, in early 2023

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Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 AM1 hrs ago

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Kieron Pollard joins MI Emirates as their wildcard signing for ILT20: Kieron Pollard has only ever played for MI Emirates in the ILT20, the association stretching back to the first season of the tournament, in early 2023 — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Tactical Context:Pollard was unveiled as a wildcard alongside Nicholas Pooran last season as well, following the league's inaugural auction.
Performance Milestone:Pollard is the most capped player in T20 cricket, with 754 appearances, and is 63 runs away from surpassing Jos Buttler as the format's leading run-scorer.
Tournament Context:Part of International League T20 2026/27. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

MI Emirates have announced Kieron Pollard as their wildcard signing for the upcoming season of the ILT20 in the UAE.

Pollard was unveiled as a wildcard alongside Nicholas Pooran last season as well, following the league's inaugural auction. He also took over as captain from Pooran, who was set to play for MI Cape Town in the SA20, with the two leagues overlapping in part. Pollard was MI Emirates' captain for the season.

MI Emirates came close to clinching the ILT20 last season but fell short in the final as Desert Vipers claimed their maiden title.

Pollard is the most capped player in T20 cricket, with 754 appearances, and is 63 runs away from surpassing Jos Buttler as the format's leading run-scorer. He has 14,999 runs at an average of 31.71 and a strike rate of 150.92.

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Kieron Pollard joins MI Emirates as their wildcard signing for ILT20

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