Nicholas Pooran Shocks Cricket World With Retirement
Written By: Danish
West Indies star Nicholas Pooran shocks fans by retiring from international cricket at 29. The explosive batter called it a "very difficult" decision in his emotional social media post.
Announcement
Pooran scored 4,000+ runs in 61 T20Is & 106 ODIs. The former T20I captain last played for West Indies in December 2024, leaving just before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Career
"Wearing maroon meant everything," Pooran wrote. He thanked fans, teammates, and family, calling leading West Indies an "honor" he’ll cherish forever.
Statement
Pooran will now focus on T20 leagues. The IPL 2025 star was retained by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹21 crore after a stellar 524-run season at a 200 strike rate.
Franchise Future
His exit highlights Caribbean cricket’s crisis—top players prefer leagues over national duty. Pooran didn’t get a 2024 central contract despite his brilliance.
Trend
A generational talent, Pooran debuted in 2016. His fearless batting and leadership made him a fan favorite, but his international journey ends at just 29.
Legacy
"West Indies cricket will always have my support," he said. Fans mourn the early exit of one of cricket’s most electrifying players.