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In shocking turn of events, on Tuesday, June 10, star West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. Reckoned as one of the finest batters in the shortest format of the game, Pooran’s decision came early on June 10. With his retirement, he leaves behind a legacy in the maroon as one of their most explosive and dependable white-ball cricketers of modern era.
The left-handed batter, who holds the record of most T20Is runs and appearances for Windies Cricket, confirmed his decision through an Instagram post. "After much thought and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from international Cricket," his message began.
Nicholas Pooran retires from all formats of international cricket
The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter’s decision comes after several cricketers around the world retired from different formats of the game, whereas a few announced their international retirement, the most recent coming of Heinrich Klaasen. In his elaborate message, he wrote, "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. 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."
Known for his batting exploits, Pooran also expressed gratitude towards the fans, his family, friends and teammates for their unwavering support. "To the fans - thank you for your unwavering love. You lifted me in the tough moments and celebrated the good ones with unmatched passion. To my family, friends, and teammates - thank you for walking this journey with me. Your belief and support carried me through it all,” he added.
With his retirement, Pooran concludes his illustrious white-ball career having amassed 2275 runs from 106 T20Is and 1983 runs from 61 ODIs, including three centuries.
