• Kieron Pollard left his PSL team midway to attend Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar.

  • Pollard will join the Karachi Kings team after the pre-wedding festivities.

Netizens react as Kieron Pollard takes a break from PSL 2024 to attend Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration
Kieron Pollard leaves PSL 2024 midway to attend Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations (PC: Twitter)

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.

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The incident has sparked debate online, highlighting the complexities professional athletes face when balancing personal commitments with their professional obligations.

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