Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Caribbean star Nicholas Pooran made a stunning retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. Pooran plied his trade in the recently concluded IPL 205 season.
It’s a surprise choice considering his age. On his official Instagram account, Nicholas Pooran made the announcement.
“After much thought and reflection, I’ve decided to announce my retirement from international cricket. This game we love has given and will continue to give so much – joy, purpose, unforgettable memories, and a chance to represent the people of the West Indies. Wearing that maroon, standing for the anthem, and giving everything I had each time I stepped on the field… it’s hard to put into words what that truly means to me. To have led the team as captain is a privilege I will always hold close to my heart.”
Nicholas Pooran
“To the fans – thank you for your unwavering love. You lifted me in the tough moments and celebrated the good ones with unmatched passion. To my family, friends, and teammates – thank you for walking this journey with me. Your belief and support carried me through it all. Though this international chapter of my career closes, my love for West Indies cricket will never fade. I wish the team and the region nothing but success and strength for the road ahead.”
Nicholas Pooran
In a T20I match against Pakistan in 2016, Nicholas Pooran made his West Indies debut. In 2019, he made his ODI debut against England.
Nicholas Pooran walks away as the most capped T20I player for West Indies
The West Indies’ most-capped T20I player, Nicholas Pooran, retires. In his 106 appearances in the format, he amassed 2275 runs at a strike-rate of 136.39 and an average of 26.14, including 13 half-centuries.
He also played 61 ODIs in which he had clocked up 1983 runs at a strike rate of 99.15 with an average of 39.66 and three hundreds and 11 fifties.
Pooran will now be seen playing cricket for T20 franchises all around the world. The star batter has already made appearances in a number of leagues. With three hundreds and fifty-six fifties, he has amassed 9166 runs at a strike-rate of 150.53 in 398 T20 outings.
The IPL 2025 season saw LSG retain Nicholas Pooran for an incredible ₹21 crores. With five half-centuries and 524 runs at an average of 43.66 and a strike-rate of 196.25 from 14 games, he showed strong form.
