After 10,000 runs, 300 wickets, Windies big-hitter Pollard glad to show young players he’s still got it

AT 34-years-old, West Indies big-hitter Kieron Pollard admits these days there is
great satisfaction in showing younger players he has plenty left in the tank,
despite the realization that time is slowly catching up to him.
On Monday, the West Indian captain became the first player in history to take
300 wickets and 10,000 runs in T20s, after taking two wickets and making 15
runs for Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians.
Over an outstanding career, the all-rounder is now second behind Chris Gayle on
the all-time list with 11,217 runs and 8th on the all-time bowling list in terms of
wickets taken.
Perhaps fitting Gayle was among one of the wickets he claimed on the way to the
special milestone. While proud of what he has accomplished in the sport, the
dynamic player is keenly aware of a new generation of cricketers eager to make
their own mark on the sport.
“Age is catching up with me because (there are) young guys in the dressing
room, so I have to continue to show them that, ‘listen, I still got it,” Pollard said
after the game.
“So, most of the time, it’s just to show these young guys what I can do,” he
added.
“For me, you are just supposed to do what the team requires. As an individual, I
know what I can do in all the facets of the game, and whenever I get the
opportunity just try to do my best.”
(Sportsmax).