Cricket fans took to social media on Saturday, expressing their reactions after West Indies legend Kieron Pollard attended the pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, in Jamnagar on Friday.
Pollard, currently playing for the Karachi Kings in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, took a brief break from the tournament to attend the event. He is the leading run-scorer for the Kings with 196 runs at an impressive average of 98 and a strike rate exceeding 160.
Supportive Fans:
Many fans supported Pollard’s decision, highlighting his long association with Mumbai Indians (MI), owned by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited. They praised his loyalty and commitment to the Ambani family.
Critical Opinions:
Others expressed disappointment, questioning the timing of his absence. Some argued that his presence was crucial for the Kings, especially considering his top performance.
Karachi Kings Update:
Reports suggest Pollard received a four-day leave from the team and is expected to rejoin them after the pre-wedding festivities conclude on March 3.
Also READ: MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo and other cricketers grace Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar
The incident has sparked debate online, highlighting the complexities professional athletes face when balancing personal commitments with their professional obligations.
Pollard Left PSL to Attend Pre-Wedding Ceremony Of Anant and Radhika !
Never Again Talk About Standards Of This Finished League 😂😭
— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) March 1, 2024
So Pollard left PSL midway to attend Anant Ambani’s wedding? Could any player have done the same with IPL? Why is PSL so casual for every local and international player? #HBLPSL9 #IPL2024
— Alisha Imran (@Alishaimran111) March 2, 2024
Pollard left PSL midway just to attend pre wedding
No one rates PSL 🤣🫵🤣🫵🤣🫵🤣🫵 pic.twitter.com/JsbTfjAeKR— Vaibhav Hatwal ◟̽◞̽ 🤧 (@vaibhav_hatwal) March 2, 2024
No way Kieron Pollard left PSL to attend Ambani’s pre-wedding event. PSL ki koi izzat nahi hai 😭
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 1, 2024
Pollard left PSL to attend Anant Ambani – Radhika wedding celebration
PSL is not a serious league 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/aZOsbiEfdb
— BALA (@rightarmleftist) March 1, 2024
Kieron Pollard and his own wife enjoying Anant Ambani’s wedding reception in India, along with Bollywood’s Badshah King Khan 🇮🇳🔥🔥
He left PSL midway and traveled to India for this function. He will join Karachi Kings after a few days 😔 #HBLPSL9 #PSL2024 #AmbaniWedding pic.twitter.com/wgeml5COU6
— Zain Ali Shahani (@ZainAliShahani6) March 2, 2024
Mumbai Indians’ batting coach, Kieron Pollard, has departed from Karachi Kings’ team
He traveled to India to participate in the wedding celebration of Ambani’s son. 🇮🇳
No-one cares about PSL 😂😂😂#HBLPSL9 pic.twitter.com/qYt63Akqvg
— Ash (@Ashsay_) March 1, 2024
The only batter performing for Karachi Kings, Kieron Pollard, left the team to attend Mukesh Ambani’s son’s wedding in India.
– Ambani’s wedding is way more bigger than PSL. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yTYHmZZDhh
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) March 1, 2024
