Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Kieron Pollard Joins Joburg Super Kings After R1.5 Million Sale
Kieron Pollard used to be closely connected with Mumbai Indians.
Now he is joining Joburg Super Kings for the upcoming SA20 season.
The team bought him for R1.5 million, which the article says is about ₹87.1 lakh.
The team’s bid was not challenged by another bidder.
Pollard will wear yellow for his new team.
Many fans were surprised because he had spent over 15 years with Mumbai Indians as a player and coach.
Some fans criticized the move, while others welcomed it or joked about it.
One fan compared the move to Thanos joining the Avengers.
Kieron Pollard was sold to Joburg Super Kings for R1.5 million, approximately ₹87.1 lakh.
Joburg Super Kings made the bid for Pollard, and it went unopposed.
Pollard is set to play in the yellow jersey in the upcoming SA20 season.
The move surprised fans because Pollard spent more than 15 years with Mumbai Indians as a player and coach.
Social media reactions ranged from criticism and disbelief to welcome and jokes about the signing.
- Who
- West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard and Joburg Super Kings.
- What
- Pollard was sold to Joburg Super Kings for R1.5 million to play in the upcoming SA20 season.
- When
- For the upcoming SA20 season; the article does not give a sale date.
- Where
- Joburg Super Kings, in the SA20.
- Why
- The article reports that Joburg Super Kings bid for Pollard; it does not state the reason for the signing.
Criticism and surprise
Welcome and support
Pollard joining Joburg Super Kings
Criticism and surprise
Some fans expressed disbelief or criticized the move, with one calling it a disgrace and another describing it as a poor pick after his retirement.
Welcome and support
Other fans welcomed the signing, hoped it would bring a trophy, or joked that the team bought him because it could not defeat him.
- Player
- Kieron Pollard
- New team
- Joburg Super Kings
- League
- SA20
- Reported sale price
- R1.5 million (approximately ₹87.1 lakh)
- Bid
- Joburg Super Kings' bid went unopposed
- Mumbai Indians association
- More than 15 years as a player and coach, according to the article