Fact Check: Viral Rumor Falsely Claims Jakeem Pollard is Kieron Pollard’s Son
A video circulating online claims to show Kieron Pollard's son bowling to Andre Russell. LatestLY's fact check confirms this claim is fake. The individual in the video is not Pollard's son.
Speculation surrounding rising West Indies youth cricketer Jakeem Pollard has surged on social media, with viral posts falsely claiming he is the son of former white-ball captain Kieron Pollard. The rumours gained fresh momentum after the youngster bowled to veteran all-rounder Andre Russell during a Caribbean Premier League match for the Barbados franchise. LatestLY's investigation reveals that this claim is fake. 47-Year-Old Imran Tahir Becomes Oldest Player To Pick T20 Five-Wicket Haul, Achieves Feat During CPL 2026 Match.
The Viral Claim
The video, shared widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) by users such as @behindthestmps, features a young bowler named Jakeem Pollard bowling to cricketer Andre Russell in CPL 2026. Accompanying the video is a claim that the boy is Kieron Pollard's son. This narrative quickly gained traction, misleading many viewers into believing it depicted the child of former West Indies legend.
User Shares Fake Claim
🇹🇹 Jakeem Pollard The Son Of Kieron Pollard Welcomes Andre Russel With A Fiery Bouncer 🔥 and a Deadly Stare 🦁 pic.twitter.com/ytDplPdMCL
— BehindtheStumps (@Behindthestmps) September 13, 2026
Is Jakeem Pollard related to Kieron Pollard?
A LatestLY editorial check confirms the claim is entirely unfounded. Kieron Pollard’s son, Kaiden Pollard, is an accomplished specialist batter, notable for hitting 135 in an Under-15 Interzone youth match, and is not the player shown in the viral clip.
The bowler in question is Jakeem Xavier Pollard, is a Barbadian cricketer who came through the ranks of Barbados youth cricket, representing Barbados Under-15s, Under-17s, and Under-19s before earning a call-up to the West Indies Under-19 squad. Having featured in ICC U19 World Cup 2026, Jakeem is currently making his playing his campaign for the Barbados franchise in the CPL. CPL 2026: Ball-Boy's Splendid One-Handed Catch Near Boundary-Line Goes Viral.
Fan Corrects Fake Claim
Jakeem Pollard is not related to Kieron Pollard, despite rumors on social media.
official reports have confirmed that young fast bowler Jakeem Pollard shares no family relation to the West Indies legend. https://t.co/OaHYGVCTD6
— Bilal Yasir (@BilalYasirBjr) September 13, 2026
Sports Presenter Confirms Fact
Jakeem isn't related to Kieron! https://t.co/8LWjA2qKfF
— Tyrelle Audain 🇹🇹🏏 (@tjaudain) January 15, 2026
Conclusion
The claim that Jakeem Pollard is Kieron Pollard's son is fake. Kieron’s eldest son, Kaiden, has frequently featured in team nets and domestic junior cricket, which further contributed to the misidentification online.
Fact check
A viral video shows Kieron Pollard's son bowling to Andre Russell.
The claim is fake; the individual is not Kieron Pollard's son.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 13, 2026 05:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
