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NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Nicholas Pooran Named Captain Of Mumbai Indians New York Days After International Retirement
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of MI New York for the upcoming MLC season. The 29-year-old recently announced his retirement from international cricket after careful consideration. Pooran was the highest run-scorer in the 2023 MLC season, amassing 388 runs. Just-retired West Indies batting star Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of MI New York for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket (MLC). The 29-year-old Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after "much thought and reflection" even though he did not give any specific reasons for his stunning decision. "...there's a new commander in town - captain Nicholas Pooran," the inaugural MLC champions posted on X. "This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world's most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he's all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership," stated the franchise, which is owned by Reliance Industries, the owners of IPL side Mumbai Indians. Pooran was the highest run-scorer in the 2023 MLC season with 388 runs. The third season will get underway from Thursday. MI New York also features other international stars like Quinton de Kock, Kieran Pollard and Rashid Khan among others. "You really don't need to look beyond his 137 not out at the MLC Final to know that. Can't wait to relive the same in 2025, Nicky!" the team said. Pooran, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and features for all other MI franchises globally, announced his retirement from international cricket just days after opting out of selection for the T20I series against England. He ended as West Indies' most capped T20I player with 106 matches. He was also the country's highest run-getter, with a tally of 2275 at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39. In 61 ODI appearances, he scored 1983 runs at an average of 39.66 and strike rate of 99.15. he never played Test cricket for his country. Pooran had a magnificent IPL season in 2024, hitting the most sixes in a calendar year (170) before finishing IPL 2025 with 524 runs at a strike rate of 196.25, including five half-centuries.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nicholas Pooran named captain of Mumbai Indians owned MI New York in MLC, a day after international retirement
A day after Nicholas Pooran's retirement from international cricket at the age of 29 created ripples in the fraternity, the attacking left-handed batter was appointed as captain of the Mumbai Indians-owned franchise, MI New York, for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket (MLC) on Wednesday. The move further strengthens the notion of franchise cricket dictating terms on how players across the globe perceive international cricket. "...there's a new commander in town - captain Nicholas Pooran," the inaugural MLC champions posted on X. "This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world's most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he's all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership," stated the franchise, which is owned by Reliance Industries, the owners of IPL side Mumbai Indians. The 29-year-old Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after "much thought and reflection" even though he did not give any specific reasons for his stunning decision. Pooran's retirement came a few days after South Africa's T20 superstar Heinrich Klaasen decided to call it quits from international cricket. With franchise cricket gaining momentum in every prominent cricket-playing nation, more and more players are likely to prioritise it over international cricket because of financial gains. Cricket West Indies, New Zealand Cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket and Cricket South Africa are not as financially sound as the big three - BCCI, Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board. Pooran scored the most runs in the 2023 MLC season, with 388. The third season will begin on Thursday. MI New York also features international stars like Quinton de Kock, Kieran Pollard, and Rashid Khan. "You really don't need to look beyond his 137 not out at the MLC Final to know that. Can't wait to relive the same in 2025, Nicky!" the team said. Pooran, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and features for all other MI franchises globally, announced his retirement from international cricket just days after opting out of selection for the T20I series against England. He ended as the West Indies' most capped T20I player with 106 matches. He was also the country's highest run-getter, with a tally of 2275 at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39. In 61 ODI appearances, he scored 1983 runs at an average of 39.66 and a strike rate of 99.15. He never played Test cricket for his country. Pooran had a magnificent IPL season in 2024, hitting the most sixes in a calendar year (170) before finishing IPL 2025 with 524 runs at a strike rate of 196.25, including five half-centuries.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
After international retirement, Nicholas Pooran named captain of MI New York
Just a day after announcing his international retirement, Nicholas Pooran has been named as the captain of the MI New York team for the upcoming season of the Major League Cricket. Pooran announced his shock retirement from all formats of the game for West Indies at the age of 29 on June 10. Pooran played a pivotal role in New York's title win in the first edition of MLC, when he scored a blistering 137 not out in the final against Seattle Orcas. The 29-year-old played a total of 61 ODIs and 106 T20Is for the West Indies team before announcing his hero, our ledge, our skipper! Nicholas Pooran – the 29-year-old pocket dynamite, aka the MINY superstar – has been named the MI New York captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Cognizant Major League Cricket. This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world's most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he's all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership. He was the highest run-scorer in the 2023 MLC season with 388 runs under his belt. You really don't need to look beyond his 137* at the MLC Final to know that. Can't wait to relive the same in 2025, Nicky!" read the statement from MI New York. #NYC Fam, there's a new commander in town - ! #OneFamily #MINewYork #MLC2025 MI New York (@MINYCricket) June 10, 2025advertisement MI New York will start their campaign in the MLC on June 13 against the Texas Super Kings. MI New York squad for MLC 2025Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Tajinder Singh, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Noshtush Kenjige, Ehsan Adil, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rushil Ugarkar, Monak Patel, Agni Chopra, Sharad LumbaMust Watch
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nicholas Pooran named MI New York captain for MLC 2025 soon after retirement
Explosive wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of the MI New York team for the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season, just hours after retiring from international cricket at the age of 29. The upcoming third season of MLC commences this Wednesday. The left-handed batter was the leading run-scorer in MLC's inaugural 2023 season, amassing 388 runs and powering MI New York to the title with a blistering 137* in the final by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo "...there's a new commander in town - captain Nicholas Pooran," the inaugural MLC champions posted on X. — MINYCricket (@MINYCricket) Live Events "This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world's most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he's all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership," the franchise, stated in a media statement, which is owned by Reliance Industries . The MI New York squad boasts several international cricket stars, including Quinton de Kock , Kieran Pollard and Rashid Khan , alongside other notable players. "You really don't need to look beyond his 137 not out at the MLC Final to know that. Can't wait to relive the same in 2025, Nicky!" the team added. Pooran, who represents Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and plays for various MI franchises worldwide, declared his retirement from international cricket shortly after withdrawing from the T20I series selection against England. During his international career, he achieved significant milestones, becoming West Indies' most experienced T20I cricketer with 106 appearances. His batting record stands impressive as the nation's leading run-scorer, accumulating 2275 runs while maintaining an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39. Pooran had an impressive IPL 2025 campaign, amassing 524 runs at a strike rate of 196.25, which included five half-century knocks.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nicholas Pooran, who retired from international cricket, named captain of MLC team MI New York
Just-retired West Indies batting star Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of MI New York for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket ( MLC ) here. The 29-year-old Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after "much thought and reflection" even though he did not give any specific reasons for his stunning decision. "...there's a new commander in town - captain Nicholas Pooran," the inaugural MLC champions posted on X. "This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world's most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he's all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership," stated the franchise, which is owned by Reliance Industries , the owners of IPL side Mumbai Indians. Pooran was the highest run-scorer in the 2023 MLC season with 388 runs. The third season will get underway from Thursday. MI New York also features other international stars like Quinton de Kock, Kieran Pollard and Rashid Khan among others. Live Events "You really don't need to look beyond his 137 not out at the MLC Final to know that. Can't wait to relive the same in 2025, Nicky!" the team said. Pooran, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and features for all other MI franchises globally, announced his retirement from international cricket just days after opting out of selection for the T20I series against England. He ended as West Indies' most capped T20I player with 106 matches. He was also the country's highest run-getter, with a tally of 2275 at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39. In 61 ODI appearances, he scored 1983 runs at an average of 39.66 and strike rate of 99.15. he never played Test cricket for his country. Pooran had a magnificent IPL season in 2024, hitting the most sixes in a calendar year (170) before finishing IPL 2025 with 524 runs at a strike rate of 196.25, including five half-centuries.
