Pollard set to make debut after being selected by Knight Riders

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Barbadian left-arm pacer Jakeem Pollard was one of only five West Indians snapped up at the ILT20 auction on Thursday. The 18-year-old speedster, who impressed in his debut at the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for US$10,000. He will have fellow West Indian Andre Fletcher as a teammate, after he was bought for US$40,000 and will link up with Dwayne Bravo, who will serve as a coach at the Knight Riders.

Veterans Sunil Narine and Jason Holder were also retained by the franchise. Meanwhile, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was the most expensive West Indian at the auction, with the Gulf Giants snapping him up for US$230,000. He will join forces with fellow fast bowler Shamar Joseph (US$80,000) and top order batter Alick Athanaze who was purchased for US$10,000.

The tournament will still feature several West Indians with Shimron Hetmyer being retained by the Desert Vipers, Rovman Powell by the Dubai Capitals and Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford by MI Emirates. However, several other West Indians including Roston Chase, Brandon King, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Quentin Sampson, Gudakesh Motie went unsold

Should have been inT-20 squad to India....great find...must be nurture..

Good for Pollard and all the others who got contracts.

@sgtdjones wrote:

Pollard set to make debut after being selected by Knight Riders

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Barbadian left-arm pacer Jakeem Pollard was one of only five West Indians snapped up at the ILT20 auction on Thursday. The 18-year-old speedster, who impressed in his debut at the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for US$10,000. He will have fellow West Indian Andre Fletcher as a teammate, after he was bought for US$40,000 and will link up with Dwayne Bravo, who will serve as a coach at the Knight Riders.

Veterans Sunil Narine and Jason Holder were also retained by the franchise. Meanwhile, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was the most expensive West Indian at the auction, with the Gulf Giants snapping him up for US$230,000. He will join forces with fellow fast bowler Shamar Joseph (US$80,000) and top order batter Alick Athanaze who was purchased for US$10,000.

The tournament will still feature several West Indians with Shimron Hetmyer being retained by the Desert Vipers, Rovman Powell by the Dubai Capitals and Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford by MI Emirates. However, several other West Indians including Roston Chase, Brandon King, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Quentin Sampson, Gudakesh Motie went unsold

Happy for the guys

@Onionman0 wrote:

Should have been inT-20 squad to India....great find...must be nurture..

You really don't like the guy

@sgtdjones wrote:

Veteran mango pelter Sunil Narine and Jason Holder were also retained by the franchise.

Congrats to the youngster and the veterans!

@Baje wrote:

You really don't like the guy

Agreed, he needs to stay away from this fast money and develop his bowling skills, he is only 18 years old.

@tc1 wrote:

Agreed, he needs to stay away from this fast money and develop his bowling skills, he is only 18 years old.

You do realize he came to attention by mainly playing white ball cricket right?

steupes

@Baje wrote:

You really don't like the guy

Onionman is an idiot, excuse him.

@sgtdjones wrote:

Pollard set to make debut after being selected by Knight Riders

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Barbadian left-arm pacer Jakeem Pollard was one of only five West Indians snapped up at the ILT20 auction on Thursday. The 18-year-old speedster, who impressed in his debut at the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for US$10,000. He will have fellow West Indian Andre Fletcher as a teammate, after he was bought for US$40,000 and will link up with Dwayne Bravo, who will serve as a coach at the Knight Riders.

Veterans Sunil Narine and Jason Holder were also retained by the franchise. Meanwhile, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was the most expensive West Indian at the auction, with the Gulf Giants snapping him up for US$230,000. He will join forces with fellow fast bowler Shamar Joseph (US$80,000) and top order batter Alick Athanaze who was purchased for US$10,000.

The tournament will still feature several West Indians with Shimron Hetmyer being retained by the Desert Vipers, Rovman Powell by the Dubai Capitals and Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford by MI Emirates. However, several other West Indians including Roston Chase, Brandon King, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Quentin Sampson, Gudakesh Motie went unsold

Alzarri getting paid! 230K!

@voiceofreason wrote:

Alzarri getting paid! 230K!

Tek dat Sammy!

@voiceofreason wrote:

Alzarri getting paid! 230K!

Yo Yo Voicey...

they need a runs truck...😂

@imusic wrote:

You do realize he came to attention by mainly playing white ball cricket right?

steupes

The kid is 18 years, what is the rush ?

@tc1 wrote:

The kid is 18 years, what is the rush ?

I get what you are saying somewhat, but we cannot afford the delay, at 18 he could and should be getting ready for international, this exposure in a professional coaching set up will do him good, besides there is not a lot of quality red ball opportunities knocking at his door right now apart from our elite division here in Barbados and certainly this is far better. He will be fine

@hawk wrote:

I get what you are saying somewhat, but we cannot afford the delay, at 18 he could and should be getting ready for international, this exposure in a professional coaching set up will do him good, besides there is not a lot of quality red ball opportunities knocking at his door right now apart from our elite division here in Barbados and certainly this is far better. He will be fine

As long as this is not the norm, but odd such selection of a talent, is fine by me.