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India.com
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Brian Lara Slams At West Indies Board Following Nicholas Poorans Retirement And The Downfall Of WI Cricket
Brian Lara noted that players like Nicholas Pooran are retiring early to play in various global leagues, where they can earn more money. Lara felt that this was a result of the West Indies Cricket Board's failure to incentivise players to remain loyal to West Indies cricket, contrasting it with the efforts of boards in countries like England, Australia, and India. "You have a lot of guys who are deciding on what to do with their careers. You have your aggressive players like Pooran, who retired at 29. And honestly, it's pretty clear why they did. There are five or six leagues around the world, and they're able to make a substantial amount of money playing in them," Brian Lara said on the 'Stick to Cricket' podcast hosted by former England players Phil Tuffnell, David Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, and Alastair Cook. "I have no problem with that. The truth is, I don't think the West Indies Cricket Board or the administration has done anything meaningful to keep players loyal to West Indies cricket, unlike what boards in countries like England, Australia, or even India have done," he added "So naturally, our players are going to look elsewhere. And when you see players like Kane Williamson or even South Africans making similar choices, you understand that these guys are just trying to provide for their families." Pooran surprised the world by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29 last month. The 29-year-old, who recently dazzled in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Lucknow Super Giants with explosive performances, described retiring from the international circuit as "difficult". With over eight months left before the T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off in India and Sri Lanka, Pooran's decision serves as a massive setback for the 2016 winners. Since bursting onto the international scene in 2016, Pooran featured in 106 T20Is and 61 ODIs, garnering more than 4,258 runs across both formats. He mustered up 2,275 in the shortest format of cricket, averaging 26.14 at 136.39. While in the 50-over cricket, he tallied 1,983 runs at 39.66 while maintaining a strike rate of 99.15, laced with three centuries and 11 fifties.
India.com
28-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Good news for Nita Ambani's MI, star player creates new record…
In Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, Nicholas Pooran is leading MI New York. In the 18th match of the season, he smashed a brilliant century against the Seattle Orcas. Nicholas Pooran has produced a spectacular knock in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season with an unbeaten 108 off 60 balls against Seattle Orcas. His innings was violent and was a major help that drove MI New York to an enormous score. Due to explosive hits of Pooran and Tajinder Dhillon, MI New York scored 237/4 in their 20 overs. It was also the second-best team score in MLC history and it underlines the fact that their batting just dominated in this game. Pooran made his century off merely 55 balls, indicating that he is returning to his best following a first-half of the season that was subdued. Having entered the scene with the premature dismissal of Quinton de Kock, Pooran was on full assault throughout, ending his innings not out with a strike rate of 180. His knock consisted of 7 fours and 8 sixes and was his 4th T20 century. Pooran was involved in a 158-run stand in the third wicket with Tajinder Dhillon, highest partnership in the history of MLC. Tajinder Dhillon narrowly missed out with a century, as he scored a monstrous 95 on 35 balls. He had 8 boundaries and 8 sixes during his innings at an insane strike rate of 271.43. Even though this was a match-changing knock by Pooran, he has not performed well in the entire season. He has scored 174 runs in 6 matches at an average of 34.80-in this match alone, he scored 108.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'More will follow. It's out of our control': WI coach Darren Sammy expects more abrupt retirements like Nicholas Pooran
West Indies coach Daren Sammy voiced concerns over Nicholas Pooran's premature international retirement, hinting at a potential trend due to T20 franchise cricket's allure. Sammy emphasised the significance of national pride and fan loyalty, recalling West Indies' rich cricket heritage. In Pooran's absence, the team faced defeats in England, exposing bowling frailties. West Indies cricket coach Daren Sammy addressed Nicholas Pooran 's unexpected retirement from international cricket at age 29, expressing concern about keeping players motivated to represent their nation while predicting more early retirements to follow. Pooran, West Indies' all-time leading T20I run-scorer, announced his retirement eight months before the T20 World Cup, despite his successful career in franchise cricket. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sammy revealed he had anticipated Pooran's decision before the official announcement, having had prior conversations with both the player and his agent. "My instincts told me something like that would happen," Sammy said on Tuesday night, after West Indies' sixth consecutive defeat on their white-ball tour to England. "Nicholas sent me a text message, and so did I have a conversation with his agent as well… When we first spoke about the UK tour and the conversation I had with him, I did ask him, 'Are you unavailable for the UK tour only, or indefinite?' And from that response, I just knew I had to start preparing for the worst case. " Pooran's international career notably never included Test cricket, with his last ODI appearance coming two years ago. Sammy shared his perspective on team pride during a pre-match meeting in Southampton, emphasising the historical significance of representing West Indies. It is up to each player to go out and put in that type of passion out there. I could only speak about it, but I can't force anybody to do it Darren Sammy "Surprised? No, I'm not surprised," Sammy said. "I said something to the guys in the team meeting today: we don't have control. It's up to each individual. I made my debut in 2004 right at this ground, and I see here today in the stands the same people from 2004 - 21 years ago - the same fans: loyal, coming, bringing food, and everything they've been doing that way before I started, for Sir Viv [Richards] and these guys." Sammy continued his reflection on the passionate West Indies fan base and cricket heritage. 'Cricketers Aren't Cattle... ': Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket "The passion they have travelling from London, all over, coming to watch us playing - not because we are great, [but] because of the love they have for the game and for West Indies cricket; what it meant to them when West Indies came here back in the 80s with Sir Viv and Clive [Lloyd], and they won games; the feeling it gave them during that era, walking down the streets, going to work the following day." The coach acknowledged the personal nature of such career decisions while stressing on team values. You saw everybody talk about Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, these guys who've retired. It's out of our control Darren Sammy "It is up to us, each individual, to understand what the brand and the crest means, and come out and play a brand that those people come and travel three hours to watch you play because of what the crest means to them. It is up to each player to go out and put in that type of passion out there. I could only speak about it, but I can't force anybody to do it, just like I can't tell anybody when to call time on their career." Sammy predicted similar retirement decisions from other players, citing recent examples from South African cricket. "I'm pretty sure more will follow in that mood, in that direction," Sammy said. "That's the way T20 cricket is now, and especially coming from the West Indies, with the challenges that we face trying to keep our players motivated to play for the crest, so I wouldn't be surprised. You saw everybody talk about Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, these guys who've retired. It's out of our control." The West Indies team struggled in England without Pooran, losing both ODI and T20I series 3-0, before heading to Ireland for upcoming T20I matches. Poll Do you think more West Indies players will retire early like Pooran? Yes, it seems likely. No, this is an isolated case. It depends on personal circumstances. Sammy expressed particular concern about the team's bowling performance, after conceding 628 runs in 58.3 overs during the T20I series, including 248 runs in Southampton. "It's a question of skills," Sammy said. "When being put under pressure, do we have the skillset to be disciplined with our plans? Do we back our ability long enough? Especially from a bowling point of view, we've been trying to search: how do we restrict things when they put us under the pump? [...] It's a conversation with a World Cup in less than eight months: how do we get our bowling right?" Sammy remained optimistic about the team's batting prospects while acknowledging defensive challenges. "I think the batting will be more consistent. They have been over the last two years, but we can't keep asking our batters to chase down high-200s, and then when we set 190 or 200, our bowling has yet to defend it. But I'm a very positive guy… We have enough time and games to put a combination together that could help us be successful."
Express Tribune
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pooran retires from internationals
Former West Indies white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international duty on Monday. Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2,275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format. One of the world's most explosive batters, the 29-year-old smashed 149 sixes in T20 Internationals to stand fifth overall. He served as West Indies' limited overs skipper but gave up the captaincy after their first-round exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup. "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," the Trinidadian said in a social media post on Monday. "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." Pooran last played for West Indies in their 3-0 T20 series defeat by Bangladesh in December last year, while his most recent ODI appearance came in July 2023 against Sri Lanka. "Nicholas officially informed the leadership of his decision to retire from international cricket, bringing to a close a significant chapter in his career," Cricket West Indies said in a statement. "His performances on the field and influence within the team have made a lasting impact on West Indies cricket." Pooran opted to skip West Indies' ongoing T20 series against England, requesting to be rested after playing for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He is likely to remain active on the lucrative global T20 league circuit.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pooran appointed as MI New York skipper, Maxwell to lead Washington Freedom
Former West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket (MLC), taking over from Kieron Pollard. Pooran surprised the world on Tuesday by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. Since bursting onto the international scene in 2016, Pooran featured in 106 T20Is and 61 ODIs, garnering more than 4,258 runs across both formats. He mustered up 2,275 in the shortest format of cricket, averaging 26.14 at 136.39. While in the 50-over cricket, he tallied 1,983 runs at 39.66 while maintaining a strike rate of 99.15, laced with three centuries and 11 fifties. The official X handle of the franchise announced, '#NYC Fam, there's a new commander in town - Captain Nicholas Pooran! #OneFamily #MINewYork #MLC2025.' Pooran's association with the MI family goes a long way back, having been signed by MI in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 2017 edition, but did not get a game in the only season with them. He has also been with their team in International League T20 (ILT20), MI Emirates as well, as per ESPNCricinfo. In his debut season in MLC with the franchise, he made 388 runs in eight matches for the team at an average of 64.66, with a strike rate of 167.24. He has scored a century and two fifties, with his best score being 137*. He finished as the top run-getter in that title-winning season. He followed it with a 180 run season in seven matches, with a fifty. They made it to the semifinals last season. Also, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who retired from ODI cricket as well recently to focus on international and franchise T20 cricket commitments, was appointed as the captain of Washington Freedom franchise, replacing Steve Smith, who won the title last season with head coach Ricky Ponting. Maxwell bowed out of the ODI format with 3,990 runs in 149 matches and 136 innings at an average of 33.81, with four centuries and 23 fifties, and 77 wickets along with two World Cup title wins in 2015 and 2023. 'Captain Maxwell is here to rewrite the script. Glenn Maxwell will lead the Freedom squad in Cognizant Major League Cricket 2025. Steve Smith will captain the side in the two games he plays during the season. #FreedomExpress #MLC2025,' announced the franchise on X. In his sole season with the franchise in 2024, he scored 153 runs in five innings at an average of 38.25, a strike rate of 164.51, with a fifty. He also took 10 wickets at an average of 17.00.
