Kieron Pollard gave an exciting statement when New York finished my stunning turn to defeat Washington Freedom and won the cricket title of the main league 2025.
The franchise lasted the nightmare at the beginning of her campaign, lost six of her first seven games, sitting at the bottom of the table with just two points. As the elimination is approaching, few of them gave 2023 champions a chance of survival, let alone the title run.
But Mi New York showed durability When it mattered most. They won two of their last three league games to slip into the play -off, and from there they pulled the comeback for ever. When he spoke after the finals, Captain Kieron Pollard was thinking about their incredible path and faith that kept them running.
“It means a lot. We fought hard. One of the seven, everyone wrote us. I mentioned it again and again – there is something in this franchise. Until we are mathematically outside the tournament, you should not exclude us,” Pollard said.
“The faith that the boys showed, every employee – from leadership to player – is an incredible state here and collect our second MLC trophy,” he added.
The triumph was emotional for Pollard, who faced demanding several months outside the field. At the age of 38, questions about his future in the game were naturally followed. But for the time being, the veteran versatile has decided to retire.
“I can’t say the future. But what I can tell you is that I enjoyed my time here. When I came to this tournament, I didn’t play cricket since January. I had to leave ILT20 for browsing my mother,” Pollard revealed.
“I was motivated. There were also things that kept me running. This one felt good. A little emotional. Deep down, a little emotional. Dwayne Bravo – look at me now,” he said with a smile.
Pollard’s leadership, experience and spirit again proved to be decisive on the big scene. Regardless of what the future has, this victory will fall as one of the most remarkable comebacks in the short history of Major League cricket and a suitable chapter in Pollard’s legendary career.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
14 July 2025
