On Tuesday, June 10, Batter Nicholas Pooran from West Indies shocked Nicholas Pooran by announcing his retirement from an international cricket at the age of 29. He took humility to the social media to share news with his fans and call them a “very difficult” decision. He leaned out of the international cricket and recorded over 4,000 runs across 61 T20 International and 106 one -day international.
The unexpected announcement of Poorana comes only a few days after he asked to relax from the recently closed White-Ball series in England, after his obligations with Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL). Was in the blistering form for Rishabh Pant’s Bok, Assembly 524 Runs in 14 matches In a strike of almost 200.
“After a long thought and reflection, I decided to announce my departure from the international cricket,” he said in his Instagram statement in his Instagram statement.
Pooran, previously the captain of the West India in T20is, retired with the remaining eight months until the next World Cup T20, which is Ho-Ho-hosts India and Sri Lanka.
“This game we love has gave and will continue to give so much – joy, purpose, unforgettable memories and a chance to represent Western India people. Wear the chestnut, become an anthem and give everything I had every time I entered the field … It’s hard to give words for me.
“For fans – thank you for your unwavering love. You picked me up in difficult moments and celebrated the good ones with an unrivaled passion. For my family, friends and teammates – thank you for a walk with me.
Pooran debuted the international debut in 2016 and last represented West India in ODI in July 2023. He performed in the T20 World Cup last year and played the latest T20i in the T20is.
He confirmed his continued support West Indies cricket and said he would remain a fan and a good team in all formats.
“Although this international chapter of my career is closed, my love for West Indies will never disappear. I wish I wish the team and the region nothing but success and strength on the road ahead,” he added.
Nicholas Pooran now fully enters the role of the Globetrotter T20. The explosive left -handed will continue to appear in franchise tournaments around the world. He was one of the best paid players in IPL 2025, which he kept Lucknow for CRS RS 21.
His retirement is underlined by the trend in the international cricket, especially in the Caribbean, where many of the best talents will decide on the Lucrative League of T20 over national duty. In particular, Cricket West Indies in 2024 was not Cricket West Indies in 2024, when multi -year shops handed over several leading players of all formats, in 2024 the central contract.
Only recently South African star Heinrich Klasen also announced his retirement from an international cricket at the age of 33.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
10th June 2025
