Nicholas Pooran will be in the DSG corner and will go head-to-head against his legendary Trinidad and Tobago compatriot Kieron Pollard, who will captain MI Cape Town.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pooran has been prolific in T20 franchise tournaments all around the world the past 12 months and will be looking to set Kingsmead alight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In typical Caribbean fashion, Pooran was modest about his achievements and was just eager to make a positive impact at his new team in a format of the game he particularly enjoys.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFirst of all I'm not a superstar. I just want to continue what I've been doing for the last couple of years, which is being consistent, and helping my teammates perform,\u201d Pooran said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI'm a T20 specialist \u2026 the fans come out and watch T20 cricket. I have gone down that route. I think T20s are wonderful. Not only players but fans are attracted to T20 cricket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pooran is certainly enjoying Durban\u2019s tropical climate while former DSG captain Quinton de Kock has taken him under his wing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is similar to home, it's beautiful. The guys have been really welcoming. Quinny tells me the conditions are beautiful to bat. The guys keep telling me about the atmosphere so I\u2019m keen to see the fans come out and hopefully we can put up a wonderful show (against MI Cape Town),\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pollard, meanwhile, is hoping to help MI Cape Town deliver a better showing than in the inaugural Betway SA20 season last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m coming in to try and make a difference, obviously from a team perspective we didn\u2019t do as well as we thought we should have [last season]. I just want to come and give the fans something to cheer about,\u201d Pollard said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pooran, however, is determined to see DSG maintain their winning record at home over MI Cape Town after clinching a last-over thriller last season at Kingsmead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe coaching staff have done their homework. The first year was a learning experience, not only for our franchise but all the others as well. Every team wants to win this tournament and I know personally that tournaments are not easy to win. There's a lot of planning and we have some different strategies this season so hopefully it works for us and we bring the title to Durban,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey (MI Cape Town) have a lot of good players but it's the game on the day. It is all about execution. Bat versus ball, simple as that. Whoever can hold their nerve for as long as possible will obviously have a better chance of winning. We are ready and looking forward to the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MI Cape Town have, though, tapped into the local knowledge of \u201chometown\u201d boy Grant Roelofsen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Roelofsen plays his domestic cricket at Kingsmead and would have shared plenty of tactical information with his MI Cape Town teammates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m obviously playing for a different team, but it\u2019s still my home ground. So, it\u2019s good to be back. I would like to think that some people will still be on my side. I\u2019m excited to run out for MI Cape Town,\u201d Roelofson said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur squad has left no stone unturned. With me being the local boy they have tapped into my knowledge having played here for a while now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MI Cape Town have been hit by a couple of injuries in the build-up to this opening game with West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard taking over the captaincy duties from Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, while Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Thushara has replaced England\u2019s Jofra Archer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kieron-pollard-and-nicholas-pooran-set-to-make-sa20-debut.jpg", "alt_img": "Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran set to make SA20 debut", "alt_title": "Dec 2019,Chennai,1st ODI,West Indies,Practice session,", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Kieron Pollard And Nicholas Pooran Set To Make SA20 Debut On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Kieron Pollard And Nicholas Pooran Set To Make SA20 Debut, MI Cape Town: West Indies star Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard are all set to make their debut in the.", "seo_keywords": "Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, New Delhi, West Indies, South Africa, Super Giants, MI Cape Town, Betway SA20, Grant Roelofsen, Rashid Khan, Sri Lankan, Nuwan Thushara, Jofra Archer", "tag": "", "tagging": "Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, New Delhi, West Indies, South Africa, Super Giants, MI Cape Town, Betway SA20, Grant Roelofsen, Rashid Khan, Sri Lankan, Nuwan Thushara, Jofra Archer", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "kieron-pollard-and-nicholas-pooran-set-to-make-sa20-debut", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1019", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-01-11 17:58:04", "updated": "2024-01-11 17:58:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, New Delhi, West Indies, South Africa, Super Giants, MI Cape Town, Betway SA20, Grant Roelofsen, Rashid Khan, Sri Lankan, Nuwan Thushara, Jofra Archer", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-11 17:58:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/kieron-pollard-and-nicholas-pooran-set-to-make-sa20-debut-135852" }