CPL to not take any action against Kieron Pollard for no-ball controversy

The burly Trinidadian was criticized by the commentators and fans alike for not upholding the spirit of the game after bowling what looked like a deliberate no-ball when the scores were level. The no-ball denied St Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ batsman Evin Lewis, who was batting on 97 runs, the chance to score the second-fastest Twenty20 century of all time. 

Later in the match, Pollard stated that the no-ball was unintentional and stuck by that version during the in-house investigation. “I welcomed an investigation as I’ve maintained all along that the no-ball was not intentional, and I’m pleased to have the support of the CPL. It’s a very important tournament for me and one I thrive in. I play the game hard but I take my position as a leader seriously. I also have a great deal of respect for Evin Lewis – both as team-mate and opponent,” Pollard was then quoted as saying by the Trinidad Express.

“Unfortunately, (the) stride went for that extra, I stepped over the mark and I think that has been the talking point, of what actually happened, the actual no-ball itself. It wasn’t intentional, nothing was intentional at any point in time.”