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Nicholas Pooran Retires From International Cricket at 29

He said the decision reflects the financial and scheduling demands of franchise T20 cricket, which offer far higher rewards than national contracts.

Cricket - Third Twenty20 - South Africa v West Indies - Wanderers Stadium, Sandton, South Africa - March 28, 2023 West Indies' Nicholas Pooran in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
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Nicholas Pooran

Overview

  • Pooran announced his retirement on June 10 via Instagram, calling it a very difficult decision after reflecting on his future.
  • He ends a nine-year international career as West Indies’ most capped T20I player with 106 appearances and a record 2,275 runs.
  • The wicketkeeper-batter will continue in franchise tournaments, highlighted by 524 runs for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 and an upcoming stint in Major League Cricket.
  • Cricket West Indies acknowledged his contributions and confirmed he informed team leadership before making the news public.
  • His exit follows a broader shift of top players prioritising franchise commitments over national duty due to higher financial rewards and tight schedules.