Kieron Pollard wants to show Test aptitude
Kieron Pollard has set his sights on carrying his form into the four-day game
Cricinfo staff
08-Nov-2009
Kieron Pollard has set his sights on carrying his limited-overs form into the longer version of the game • Getty Images
After turning in another barnstorming limited-overs performance to clinch the President's Cup for Trinidad & Tobago, Kieron Pollard has set his sights on carrying that form into the longer version of the game.
Pollard, who slammed 57 and took three wickets in the President's Cup final, has made his name as a lethal hitter and is part of the West Indies side in ODIs and Twenty20s but has yet to make a Test appearance. He wanted to use the upcoming regional four-day tournament to dispel the notion that he was a limited-overs specialist.
"I am looking forward to returning home to be with the guys for the regional four-day tournament," he said. "I have been batting consistently well in the four-day tournament as well, so I hope that I am not labelled as just one type of player."
Pollard's profile increased dramatically last month after an electric 18-ball 54 to upset New South Wales in the Champions League Twenty20. His international performances have been underwhelming so far, though, and he admitted to being disappointed at being overlooked for the tour of Australia which starts later this month.
"I have been batting pretty well in all forms of the game and not being selected for the West Indies is a bit disappointing," he said. "I just have to continue working hard and doing what I do best and leave the rest up to the selectors."
While not part of the West Indies touring party he will be in Australia next month, after picking up a Twenty20 contract with South Australia on the back of his exploits in the Champions League. "That is a big move for my career," he said. "Going to Australia I see as a stepping stone in my career and I am going to grab this opportunity with both hands."