Kieron Pollard protests the umpire’s decision to stand near a 30-yard circle. The incident happened amid a match within the Caribbean Premier League. Also, where Pollard’s Trinbago Knight Riders took on St. Lucia Kings.
Assigning a new example of ‘social distancing’ in cricket. Kieron Pollard chose to stand far away from the non-striker’s end. Moreover, to protest an umpiring choice that went against his group. The occurrence happened amid a match within the Caribbean Premier League. Where Pollard’s TKR took on SLK.
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Within the 19th over of the innings. Wahab Riaz had bowled a wide ball. Whereas the batsman, Tim Seifert, battled to reach the ball. The line referee didn’t hear a signal wide. Both Seifert and Pollard were troubled with the call. While the previous did not have any other choice. But to acknowledge it, the last-mentioned decision to protest.
As of the video that has since gone viral. It shows up Pollard having an argument with the referee. It is over the decision and after the questionable discussion. He decided to walk away in protest. The veteran took a walk and stood near the 30-yard mark. Also, before coming back to a more regular spot.
The Knight Riders are the defending champions. And got their CPL 2021 campaign back on track. After a delay begins with a commanding 27-run win over St Lucia Kings. Two days back, Knight Riders had lost a thrilling chase by five runs. Against St Lucia Kings, but there were no slip-ups in this game.
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Lastly, Kieron Pollard and Tim Seifert had end-overs. Also, the attack lifted Knight Riders to 158 for 7. Moreover, a steep total on a slow pitch. Then the bowlers tied down the Kings batters with accuracy and guile. After that, keeping them to 131 for 7.
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