IPL 2021: MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard’s father passes away, Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute

Pollard with his father (Source: Twitter)

West Indies and Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard on Wednesday announced that he lost his father saying that "I do know you are in a better place".

Taking to Instagram, Pollard shared a couple of pictures of him and his father including one with a Mumbai Indians jersey, posing with the IPL 2019 winners' trophy.

"peacefully and gracefully .. #loveyoualways. Touched many hearts and souls. Will continue to make you proud. No more "tall boy". I do know you are in a better place. #blessedandthankful," Pollard captioned the post.

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Meanwhile, former India and MI batsman Sachin Tendulkar mourned the loss of Pollard's father and shared his deepest condolences. "Just got to know about the demise of your father @KieronPollard55. My deepest condolences to you & all your family members in this hour of grief. May God give you the strength to overcome this loss," Tendulkar tweeted.

Just got to know about the demise of your father @KieronPollard55.
My deepest condolences to you & all your family members in this hour of grief.

May God give you the strength to overcome this loss. — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 24, 2021

Windies white-ball skipper was last seen in action in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. In the coming days, Pollard will join his franchise Mumbai Indians for the 14th edition of the IPL.

IPL 2021 will be held in India across six venues from April 9. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai in the tournament opener.

(With ANI inputs)