SHARJAH—Legendary Pakistan fast bowler, Waqar Younis, believes Kieron Pollard is hurting West Indies team morale with his lackadaisical approach and should be axed for tomorrow’s final One-Day International against Pakistan.

Speaking in his role as a television analyst following the second ODI on Sunday, Waqar said big-hitting all-rounder “did not even try” as the Caribbean side slid to a 59-run defeat in pursuit of an imposing 338 for victory at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pollard entered in the 38th over with West Indies on 194 for four and facing a required run rate of nearly 12 an over but displayed little aggressive intent.

“His approach and the way he played in this game and in any of the T20 games, you’re destroying the morale of the team,” said Waqar, the second highest wicket-taker in Pakistan Test history with 373 scalps from 87 games.

“The way he batted—he went in with 11 and over or about 12 an over required and he is known for this sort of situation. And he just went in and he hit one boundary and batted the entire time and not going anywhere.

“He wasn’t there, he was not in the middle so I feel he needs a break. Whoever you want to bring in, Pollard needs a break. That’s how I feel.”

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

I was watching the game on Sunday, I see it the same way. Whatever the issues are, as a professional you have to compete. Pollard should refuse selection if he is not interested in playing for the WI.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

I agree with Waqar.

I have been a staunch supporter of Polly from the Stanford days....but I can't condone what he seems to be doing on this tour.

Polly seems to be on a protest 'go slow' ... His batting display in the last innings was pathetic.....he was obviously sending a message to management

He did indicate he was disappointed when Simmo was fired...he is a professional....and he is on tour to play cricket...he can pull out if he doesn't want to play

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis believes Kieron

and should be axed for Wednesday’s final One-Day International against Pakistan.

Yep, if thats his attitude then no way he should be in the team.
Protest, talk out, strike and whatever but once on the field you play and put in an effort.

Waqar has gone too far....cease n sekkle. Polly is doing fine.

I saw it the same way. Pollard did not appear to be trying and that's as low as any sports person can get..

Didn't he realised that people will see through it?

Isn't it a crime to collect money under false pretence? Although his intention is to stiff and embarrass the WICB I am sure he wouldn't refuse the cheque....

I am sure two bit Bravo will take an offence to Waqar’s statement.

In addition, Two-bit comm Bishop must be fuming at Wagar’s for exposing his compatriot.

Why Waqar getting all up in WI business

In reply to Maispwi



Waqar just fast and out ah place to suggest WI team selection, and the dropping of a player who could potentially knock the stuffings out of their attack.

Notice all the imps who backing Waqar's suggestions. No wonder that team WI done try.

In reply to johndom90

Did you watch any of the games?

In reply to johndom90

For the imps who are supporting Pollard's performance on the field

In reply to Kay

He is a trini...so he thinks he must blindly support Polly

Interesting. When shiv spend he entire LO career batting similarly, Naroer dem used to defend he to de end saying he stabilizing the batting

Gotta love this site

In reply to imusic

Shiv made 44* in his last ODI and was DROPPED by Opiss

All around him were falling like flies

And you were HAPPY with his drop

In reply to sunfish

You can say he gave up early but does he negatively impact the team? How do you come to that conclusion. I saw him talking to Holder frequenly and that catch in the 1st ODI!!! Will a person who does not have heart in the game do those? I dont think so.

But on the weight of his returns if he has to be sacked that is understandable. He had a good run but could not use it.

If he plays in the 3rd ODI, I would play him at 3 asking him to set the game up for WI with a chance in power play. Coming in with 10+ RR in every match for 15+ overs does not help

In reply to imusic

That is the same damn thing i thinking...but i prefer leave them alone....let them bray. Any foreign voice is the voice of God to the colonial mindset.

Funny how Waqar was criticising selectors he was lauded.

Now je calls out a player who is clearly protesting Waqar is told tek he beak outta Windies cricket.

Yuh gotta luv dis site! Ala crymusic

Bad month fuh de Trinis...allyuh bajans nat easy!

In reply to Narper

Of course he happy with Shiv drop...now dat de shoe on de odda foot, it hurting...even in Shiv's retirement, he cannot help himself...

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Waqar is outa place to impute any underlying motives. Back in his day would he have called out the illegal methods of reverse swing that were invented and practiced?

In reply to johndom90

Poor you clutching to straws to defend you mediocre Trini...btw Waqar have credibility to call out anyone as a commentator...he is a legend!

In reply to johndom90

Your guys should have called them out. But, your guys are happy to be in bed in Pakistan..

Mad dem, Waqar!

In reply to Narper

My support for wi done long timr and done even more with this new twisted T20 team and administration.

In reply to Khaga

Look here insect...if India is your horse...India never had swing swag or bat. Never did then and still trying in the present....their only success is to kidnap ICc funds and financial bullyism.....

Dohnlet me tell u where to go....

Jes go......

In reply to johndom90

Agree.
Waqar is out of order!

In reply to johndom90

Touche!

A Trini mouth open and story jump out..

In reply to Khaga

U is really ah insect....i know....u prefer the term corruption....terminological inexactitude....

Yep I agree with Polly being dropped
This go slow business is lame; just refuse selection ( again)

Waqar is just helping out Bishop and Sir Viv

In my opinion, he sounded genuine in his assessment

Based on their commentary, Bish and Viv feel the same way but maybe fraid to publicly call out Polly

I will be shocked if Viv and Bish are in agreement with Polly patting the ball for single after single...and regular dot balls...IN A RUN CHASE.....THAT IS NOT HIS ROLE...AND NEVER WAS....and he never batted like this in the past..and more importantly he is not showing any intent to get after the bowling

Check out these batting stats

1st T20 I....Pollard 9 from 17 balls
2nd T20I...Pollard 18 from 13 ball
3rd T20I...Pollard 16* from 17 balls

1st ODI...Pollard 9 from 7 balls
2nd ODI ...Pollard 22 from 29 balls

In reply to Narper

74 runs in total of 83 balls....in 5 games....I think de selectors will listed to Waqar and drop[ him fuh nat trying!

Pollard is at his best when bowlers allow him to bat the only way he knows and that is to swing for cow corner. However the Pakistani bowlers did not allow him to do so. Therefore, instead bismirching the character of Powell, why would Waqar not credit his countrymen's bowlers for doing a number on Pollard?

In reply to Toney

Did Waqar do this to Powell? BTW Waqar is an objective commentator who is only giving his opinion on Polly's performances in this series...he spot on....if someone can all of a sudden look this disinterested, then he should be dropped!

In reply to WestDem

Polly following this thread...he is ready to come out of his slumber

Tomorow you will see 'talk nah Waqar"

'Talk nah CC.com'

In reply to Narper

2Didn Pollard score 205 runs from 228 balls in de recent Tri Series against Australia and South Africa. He scored 67 0ff 67 to win de first match while chasing. Ah din hear dat he was batting too slow and dats not his role.

Typical Trini.

Want to protest but cyah turn down the cash

In reply to Maispwi

Did you miss that part?

Does this team look anywhere close to the team which played the Tri-series?

Does Pollard look like the same Pollard who played the Tri-series?

Could it be possible that Pollard was not feeling well but still came out to bat?
We are very quick to condemn our own players.

In reply to Halliwell

I agree

In reply to Narper

I had to laff eh pardner

Music ketch you with you pants down there

If Polly was really playing tricnee, I ent going along with that...daiz unprofessional. Funny thing is Polly is meh bwoy!

Pollard stays....

In reply to mikesiva

29.1
Mohammad Nawaz to Pollard, out Caught by Shoaib Malik!! Dear me! Did I jinx it? Hope not, nevertheless Pollard's brief and uncertain stint at the crease comes to an end. Has been all scratchy throughout. Lovely indrifter from Pollard, luring the batsman into a loft by mixing it up with loads of air. Pollard falls for the bait and lifts the drive, splatters the

Pollard c Shoaib Malik b Mohammad Nawaz 11(20)

In reply to Halliwell

Wrong....my pants in the correct place...up and where it belongs

Shiv may start slow....but he is usually at the end...and with a respectful SR

Why doesn't Musicman call out Polly as he did for Shiv...everytime

Why doesn't Musicman call out Bravo

In reply to Narper

3rd ODI ....11 from 20 .

Is someone impersonating Polly ?

In reply to cricketmad

Yes...Kieron Adrian...

In reply to WestDem

That explains it !