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Nicholas Pooran

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Overview

Nicholas Pooran (born 2 October 1995) is a Trinidadian cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team in limited-overs formats and served as its captain. A wicket-keeper batter, he has played domestic cricket for Trinidad and Tobago and has been associated with the Lucknow Super Giants franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In June 2025, he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Key facts

Full name Nicholas Pooran
Date of birth 2 October 1995
Nationality Trinidadian
International team West Indies (limited-overs)
Domestic team Trinidad and Tobago
IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants
International debut September 2016
West Indies limited-overs captain May 2022 – November 2022
Retirement from international cricket June 2025

Background

Pooran hails from Trinidad and represents Trinidad and Tobago at the regional domestic level in West Indian cricket. He came through the West Indies pathway as a wicket-keeper batter and progressed to senior international selection in his early twenties.

Career

International cricket

Pooran made his international debut for the West Indies in September 2016. He went on to become a regular member of the side in the limited-overs formats, representing the team until 2024.

Captaincy

In May 2022, Pooran was appointed captain of the West Indies limited-overs team. He stepped down from the captaincy in November 2022.

Retirement

In June 2025, Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket.

Franchise cricket

In the Indian Premier League, Pooran plays for the Lucknow Super Giants. He has also been associated with various other franchise leagues across the world as a top-order batter known for his attacking style.

Timeline

  • 2 October 1995 – Born in Trinidad.
  • September 2016 – Made his international debut for the West Indies.
  • May 2022 – Appointed captain of the West Indies limited-overs team.
  • November 2022 – Stepped down as captain.
  • June 2025 – Announced retirement from international cricket.

Significance

As a wicket-keeper batter and former captain of the West Indies limited-overs side, Pooran has been a leading figure in Caribbean cricket during the late 2010s and the 2020s. His role at the top and middle order in Twenty20 cricket, both for the West Indies and on the global franchise circuit, has made him a recognisable name in the shorter formats of the game.

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