The Wankhede crowd got more than just top-tier cricket action on April 17, as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard brought some unexpected comic relief during their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In a moment that had fans and players alike in splits, the former MI all-rounder was spotted hilariously mimicking Jasprit Bumrah’s unique bowling action from the dugout.
The light-hearted moment unfolded in the second innings, as MI were in control of the game and looking to wrap things up. With the strategic timeout looming, Pollard and head coach Mahela Jayawardene were seen passing on tactical messages to skipper Hardik Pandya.
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In a bid to urge Hardik to bring Bumrah back into the attack, Pollard imitated Bumrah’s iconic bowling style – much to the amusement of Rohit Sharma, who was caught laughing heartily on camera.
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On the field, MI’s bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Despite losing Karn Sharma early due to a hand injury – sustained while attempting to stop a powerful shot from Abhishek Sharma – MI’s bowling unit didn’t lose focus. Bumrah and Hardik led from the front, applying consistent pressure and never allowing SRH’s batters to settle.
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Pollard’s antics were a refreshing reminder of the camaraderie and laid-back energy within the Mumbai Indians camp. While the West Indian legend continues to offer guidance to MI’s young batters, moments like these show he hasn’t lost his flair for entertainment. His playful mimicry of Bumrah’s action not only conveyed strategy but also lightened the mood – a trademark trait of this ever-energetic franchise.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma
