The West Indies can blame football for the absence of one its star cricketers at the World T20. Big-hitting all-rounder Kieron Pollard, who had smashed 38 off only 15 deliveries in the 2012 World T20 semifinal against Australia, is the only top star missing from the squad after he injured his knee while playing in a charity football match. Captain Sammy says Pollard will be sorely missed.