Fact Check: Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 has started. These days the round of discussions has intensified on social media. India and West Indies have made a strong entry in the tournament by winning their respective opening matches. The West Indies team has come into the limelight for a different reason. The reason is one name – Jakeem Pollard.

West Indies easily defeated Tanzania in their first match. This victory has been a great start for the team. However, after this a rumor spread on social media that Jakeem Pollard is the son of West Indies’ legendary all-rounder Kieron Pollard. In many posts and videos both were seen linked, but the reality is completely different from this.

Fact Check: Truth about Pollard surname

Jakeem Pollard has no family relation with Kieron Pollard. Kieron Pollard definitely has a 16 year old son, but his name is Caden Pollard. Like his father, Caden also plays cricket and has attracted everyone’s attention for his performance at the Under-15 level. That means Jakeem Pollard, who is seen in the Under-19 World Cup, is not the son of Kieron Pollard.

Who is Jakeem Pollard?

Born on 26 February 2008, Jakeem Pollard’s full name is Jakeem Xavier Pollard. He is a left-arm fast bowler and has emerged from the youth cricket system of West Indies. In the last few months, he has consistently performed well at the Under-19 level, due to which he got a place in the World Cup team.

Zakim impressed everyone with his bowling while playing against Sri Lanka, Ireland and England Under-19 teams. Especially in the Youth ODI against England, he took 3 wickets for 39 runs in 8 overs. After this performance, his name quickly came into discussion and the selectors expressed confidence in him.

Let us tell you that West Indies has been placed in Group D in the Under-19 World Cup.