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#3 Kieron Pollard signs for T20 Blast side Northamptonshire

Mumbai Indians star all-rounder Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians talismanic all-rounder and West Indies limited-overs captain, Kieron Pollard has signed for Northamptonshire to take part in the T20 Blast. Pollard, who earlier played for Somerset in the 2010 and 2011 season, will look to add immense value with both bat and ball to 2013 and 2016-winners Northamptonshire. Pollard will join the squad ahead of their first home match from June 5 against Durham.

Speaking to the reporters, Pollard expressed his happiness and also stated that despite him playing the league, his focus as a captain will firmly be on the T20 WC in Australia later this year.

"Visa criteria permit, I see this as a wonderful opportunity to be back in England again playing in the action-packed Vitality Blast tournament... I want to thank Northants for welcoming me to their group of exciting players. I know they have some amazing fans and I look forward to entertaining them and bringing more success to the club."

"Of course as captain of the West Indies team and given that we are the defending champions I have one eye on the ICC T20 World Cup later this year in Australia, but I can assure you my focus will be 100% on winning games for Northants when I arrive in June."

Full article: IPL franchise Mumbai Indians star Kieron Pollard signs for T20 Blast side Northamptonshire