Pollard has Brian Lara's stamp of approval

Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh played a vital role in their interest in Kieron Pollard, it is learnt.

Robin like Pollard hails from Trinidad and the former India all-rounder got the right kind of inputs on Pollard's ability even before the Champions League where Pollard showed his amazing big-hitting skills to the cricketing world.

"I knew of Kieron's ability quite a while ago. In fact, I had even spoken about him to Deccan Chargers when I was their coach," said Robin minutes after he arrived in Chennai after attending yesterday's Indian Premier League auction.

"Even Brian Lara had good things to say about him. Brian said if he stays focussed he could become a big player," said Robin.