West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has been in the eyes of the critics ever since the poor showing by the then defending champions in the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, instead of getting bogged down by it, he hit out at them in a very unique style.
After winning the five-match T20I series against World Cup semi-finalists and one of the top limited-overs sides England, Pollard sang the iconic lines from a classic song by Sizzla to start his post-match interview. Just as the presenter asked how he was feeling, cutting him in between, Pollard sang, “They can't keep a good man down, always keep a smile when they want me to frown.”
Captain Pollard and coach Phil Simmons have been criticised over the dropping of Odean Smith from the third T20I of the series. Supposed leaks were floated in the Caribbean media circles as well claiming that there was unrest inside the West Indian dressing room and fast bowler Odean Smith was victimised.
West Indies coach and board have come out heavily against the allegations ever since and have quashed all claims made in the media.
West Indies won the fifth and final game of the series by 17 runs thanks to a record-breaking last over by Jason Holder who picked four wickets in four balls to bowl out the entire England team. The series was tied at 2-2 prior to the final game.