At just 29, the explosive West Indies batter retires from international cricket to focus on franchise leagues, including IPL and Major League Cricket.
In a major development, Nicholas Pooran has been named captain of MI New York for the 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). This leadership announcement comes shortly after Pooran made headlines with his sudden retirement from international cricket at the age of 29.
The Trinidadian star, known for his aggressive stroke play and clean hitting, shared the news via social media, writing:
“Wearing that maroon and leading the West Indies was a dream. It’s time now to focus on a new chapter in my journey.”
Pooran’s international stats speak volumes about his impact:
- 106 T20Is – 2,275 runs – West Indies’ highest run-scorer in T20Is
- 149 sixes – 5th most in T20I history
- 61 ODIs – Nearly 2,000 runs with 3 centuries
Despite his retirement, Pooran will continue to be a regular feature in top franchise leagues across the globe, including the IPL, where he plays for Lucknow Super Giants, and now in MLC with MI New York.
