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West Indies' batsman Kieron Pollard. - File
Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Kieron Pollard is set to make a return to West Indies colours today. The big all-rounder spent all of yesterday afternoon in the nets at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium and is eager to make an impact against Bangladesh in the first One-Day International.
Speaking ahead of the match, Pollard said it was vitally important that the Windies put Tuesday's T20 defeat behind them.
"I am a confident man anytime I step on to the cricket field. In the last series against India [in the West Indies], it wasn't too bad. I felt I played pretty well. Hopefully, I can just go out there and deliver for the team. You never know, maybe I can score three hundreds against Bangladesh.
"I also know I have a job to do with the ball and in the outfield. I enjoy being on the cricket field, knowing that as an all-rounder, I can contribute in several areas, with a crucial wicket, a catch or a smart piece of fielding. So whatever I'm called on to do, I'm ready to make a
contribution.
"Bangladesh played well in the Twenty20 match but it could have gone either way there at the end. The 50-over matches will be a test of character of each team and as a team, we are confident going into the game."
Pollard is one of the game's leading power-hitters and is also a clever medium-pacer and sharp fielder. Before he joined the Windies in Dhaka, he was in India playing for Champions League champions Mumbai Indians.
"It's a new series and it's 11 against 11. Once we do the basics right, I believe we have a good enough team to beat Bangladesh. But we have to go out and play hard cricket. Everyone is ready."
