 "Nicholas Pooran has retired from international cricket at age 29. Image: Reuters")
In a surprising turn of events, West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement from international cricket at the young age of 29. Pooran made the announcement on social media just days after opting out of the West Indies vs England T20I series.
Pooran made his international debut in 2016 and went on to become one of the Caribbean’s top white-ball players. He played 61 ODIs and 106 T20Is, scoring over 4,200 runs combined, including several match-winning knocks. He also captained the team briefly in T20Is.
Nicholas Pooran issues statement
“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.
“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 the 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.”
Pooran was recently seen in action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, where he played for Lucknow Super Giants. The LSG vice-captain finished the tournament as one of the top run-scorers with 524 runs in 14 innings. Despite his batting heroics, LSG failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished seventh in the points table.