Kieron Pollard
A towering power-hitter and clever bowler who became the ultimate T20 globetrotter and a tactical linchpin for the West Indies' white-ball sides.
Born 1987 (age 39)·West Indian cricketer·Birthday: May 12·Millennials
Biography
Kieron Pollard announced himself to the world with a blistering innings for Trinidad and Tobago in the 2009 Champions League, and never looked back. His immense physical power and surprising agility for a man of his size made him a prototype for the modern T20 franchise player. Pollard became a cornerstone of the Mumbai Indians' dynasty in the IPL, his towering sixes and clever medium-pace bowling delivering crucial moments under pressure. For the West Indies, he evolved from a pure finisher into a shrewd captain, leading the team's limited-overs resurgence with a calm, tactical mind. His career is a map of the global T20 circuit, having played and captained in nearly every major league, transitioning seamlessly into coaching roles that leverage his deep understanding of the shortest format.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kieron was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kieron Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Kieron's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Indian Premier League five times with the Mumbai Indians, a core member of their dominant era.
- Captained the West Indies to a 3-2 ODI series victory over Australia in 2021, their first bilateral series win there in 27 years.
- Holds the record for the most T20 appearances in history, a testament to his longevity and global demand.
- Was part of the West Indies squad that won the ICC World T20 in 2012, contributing key performances.
Did You Know?
He is a devout Christian and has a tattoo of a crucifix on his right arm.
Pollard once took a hat-trick in the Caribbean Premier League while playing for the Barbados Tridents.
He shares a birthday (May 12) with another West Indies great, Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Despite his reputation as a big-hitter, he also has over 300 wickets in professional T20 cricket.
“I've always been a person who leads from the front. I'm not a shouter or a screamer, I try to lead by example.”
