West Indies’ Top T20 Batter Nicholas Pooran Retires From Internationals
- Nicholas Pooran, the most capped West Indian T20 international and leading run-scorer, announced his retirement on June 10, 2025.
- Pooran decided to retire after requesting a recent break from international duties amid not being selected for the West Indies tour of Ireland and England.
- He played 61 ODIs and 106 T20 internationals since debuting in 2016, scoring 1,983 ODI runs with three centuries and 2,275 T20I runs overall.
- Pooran revealed that, following careful consideration, he is stepping away from international cricket and expressed his gratitude to fans for their steadfast support.
- His retirement marks the end of an important phase in his career, with Pooran expressing well-wishes for West Indies cricket as he shifts his focus toward playing in franchise tournaments like the IPL 2025.
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