Kieron Pollard

After scoring his maiden century, Kieron Pollard said that he would like to be more consistent at the international level.

"I hope that I am more consistent. Thank God, I got my maiden hundred. Wanted the team to win. Didn't happen.

"Just have to go back and reflect on what went wrong. First couple of games were really close. Hopefully, we'll take a couple of months off international cricket and reflect and come back strong for Australia," Pollard told the mediapersons on Sunday," he added,

Asked about how important this knock has been, he replied, "Significant hundred. I was looking for a different approach after I have had a couple of starts in the earlier matches. Thank God, one of the best fielders (Kohli) in India dropped me on 99."

Pollard said that his mantra was simple, to go for the ball which is in your slot.

He further added: "I was looking for singles, and when the ball is in your arc, go for it. Hopefully, I will learn from this innings and do well for West Indies in future also."



Pollard didn't seem to be perturbed about the public opinion that he is only a T20 player.

"Everybody has an opinion. As far as I am concerned, I feel that when I go back to my room I should know that I have given my hundred per cent. I can be harsh with myself, if I've played a bad shot. But at the end of the day, what people have to say are just opinions," he said.

Pollard said that it's just a mental aspect that West Indies are not being able to win close games.

"It's just a mental aspect or killer instinct. Past West Indian sides had it, then the Aussies had it and now India is doing really well. Hopefully, we'll be better equipped mentally to handle close matches in the future."


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