Nicholas Pooran quits international cricket at 29; CWI says thank you

In his prime- at age 29- Nicholas Pooran has called time on his international career, ending his journey in the West Indies colours.

The left-hander, one of the most sought-after player on the global T20 circuit, made the announcement via his Instagram platform on Monday.

“After much thought and reflection, I’ve decided to announce my retirement from international cricket,” he said.

Pooran represented the West Indies in 106 T20I, scoring 2,275 runs with a highest score of 98, among 13 half-centuries. He has a strike rate of 136.

In ODIs, the Trinidadian played 61 matches, amassing 1,983 runs with three hundreds and 11 fifties. He finishes with an average of 39.66 and strike rate of 99.15.

Pooran has never played Test cricket.

Following Pooran’s announcement, Cricket West Indies issued the following statement:

Cricket West Indies extends sincere gratitude and appreciation to Nicholas Pooran for his outstanding contributions to West Indies cricket.

Nicholas officially informed the leadership of his decision to retire from international cricket, bringing to a close a significant chapter in his career.

A world-class player and a game changer, Nicholas leaves the game as the most capped West Indian in T20 Internationals with 106 matches and the leading T20I run-scorer with 2,275 runs.

His performances on the field and influence within the team have made a lasting impact on West Indies cricket.

We salute his achievements and thank him for the moments he has given fans across the region and beyond.

We wish him all the very best in the next phase of his journey.