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Nicholas Pooran Named Trinbago Knight Riders Captain for CPL 2025

It follows a deliberate succession plan that aims to maintain continuity in a star-studded squad led by coach Dwayne Bravo.

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Nicholas Pooran in action for West Indies | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Kieron Pollard relinquished the captaincy after six seasons but remains in the playing squad to mentor the new leader.
  • Pooran retired from international cricket in June 2025 to dedicate himself fully to franchise play and becomes TKR’s third captain.
  • Dwayne Bravo returns as head coach, completing a planned leadership handover that began under his own captaincy.
  • The squad retains veterans such as Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Alex Hales to support Pooran’s transition on the field.
  • Trinbago Knight Riders will kick off their CPL 2025 campaign against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Warner Park on August 17.