As the deadline (5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022) approaches for teams to submit their lists of retained players, we bring you the latest from all the teams:
Polarde retires after being released from MI, to take up the role of batting coach with the franchise
One of the most accomplished names in T20 cricket, Kieron Pollard, on Tuesday called time on his Indian Premier League playing career after 13 seasons with league giants Mumbai Indians.
The 35-year-old wanted to carry on playing for a few more years but decided to retire from IPL after discussion with the five-time champions.
Pollard, who has 3,412 IPL runs in 189 matches, had made his MI debut back in 2010. However, his strong association with the franchise remains as he will be the team’s new batting coach.
Delhi Capitals release Mandeep Singh, K.S. Bharat, Tim Seifert and Ashwin Hebbar: report
Delhi Capitals have released Mandeep Singh, K.S. Bharat, New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and Andhra batter Ashwin Hebbar, reported ESPN Cricinfo. They had also traded Shardul Thakur to KKR in return for Aman Khan.
Capitals had finished fifth in IPL 2022. Bharat, a wicketkeeper-batter, played only twice for the Capitals as skipper Rishabh Pant remained their number one wicketkeeeping choice. Seifert, too, played only two games while Mandeep played three. Hebbar, who was the second highest run-getter in recent Andhra Premier League, never got a game.
Pat Cummins, Sam Billings opt out of IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Pat Cummins opted out of IPL 2023 in order to “take some rest” ahead of the Ashes and the 50-over World Cup scheduled next year.
England batsman Sam Billings also pulled out the next season, where he was expected to be a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, saying that his focus is on the longer format with Kent, his county.
