Kieron Pollard leaves Mumbai Indians family, joins Joburg Super Kings for SA20 2027

Kieron Pollard set to turn up for Super Kings in yellow colours after being a loyalist to Mumbai Indians and its sister franchises across franchise cricket for over a decade.

Kieron Pollard gets picked by Joburg Super Kings as MI Cape Town released their long-time franchise icon.

In a major setback and surprise for Mumbai Indians fans, Kieron Pollard is set to wear yellow but not for Chennai Super Kings. The former Mumbai Indians star has joined Joburg Super Kings for the upcoming SA20 season after being sold for R1.5 million (approximately ₹87.1 lakh).Pollard Joins Super KingsJoburg Super Kings made an immediate bid for Pollard and the bid went unopposed. The West Indies all-rounder will now don the yellow jersey in the SA20. The unexpected move has left millions of cricket fans surprised.!!!  ⁰  ⁰What’s just happened!? Joburg Super Kings immediately bids on Kieron Pollard and the bid goes unopposed. The West Indian will don the yellow at #BetwaySA20 for R1.5 million  ⁰  ⁰#BetwaySA20Auction pic.twitter.com/aE8AK0hrEr— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) October 7, 2026 Arch-RivalsMumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are arch-rivals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The rivalry is so intense that the match between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings is widely known as the "El Clasico" of the Indian Premier League.Pollard is a Super King. Yes, you read that right!Now read that again! #WhistleForJoburg pic.twitter.com/Y3FIhzgNI7— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) October 7, 2026 Netizens ReactThe development quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media. One fan compared the move to "Thanos joining Avengers", while another wrote, "Never thought about this in my wildest stream."The reactions also included some strong responses from fans. One user said, "Worst pick after his retirement," while another posted, "For me it’s a disgrace, you cannot do that." A CSK fan also admitted, "As CSK fan in childhood I used to hate him."Some fans, however, welcomed the move. One user said, "Hopefully a trophy this time," while another jokingly wrote, "If u can't defeat him just buy him."Long Association With MIPollard has been closely associated with Mumbai Indians and the fans have some very good memories of Pollard winning games for the franchise and also helping the team as a mentor. Pollard has given over 15 years to the franchise as a player and also as a coach.His move to Joburg Super Kings has therefore come as a surprise to many fans and also the social media buzzing over the former MI star joining the rival Super Kings.