June 10, Pooran announces international retirement: Nicholas Pooran of West Indies, who created a threat with his smoky batting in current cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. Puran’s retirement has definitely dealt a big blow to world cricket. Known as a world class batsman and game changer, Nicholas is the West Indies player who has played the most T20 Internationals with 106 matches and has 2,275 runs to his name. Puran is also the batsman who scored the most runs from the West Indies side in the T20 International. His performances on the field and his influence within the team have made a lasting impact on West Indies cricket. Apart from T-20 International, Puran has played 61 ODI matches for West Indies and has managed to score a total of 1983 runs.
An Emotional Farewell from the Game He Loves
Pooran has shared a post on Insta and talked about separating himself from his international cricket. Pooran wrote, “The game he loves has given him so much and will continue to give him so much. Happiness, unforgettable memories and the opportunity to represent the West Indies team. Wearing the maroon jersey, standing for the national anthem and giving his all every time he steps on the field…it’s hard to put into words what it really means to him. Leading the team as captain is an honor he will always hold close to his heart.”
Career Highlights and the Road Ahead
Nicholas Pooran has recorded three centuries and 11 fifties in ODIs. At the same time, Puran has scored 11 fifties in T20 International. Let us tell you that Nicholas Pooran never got a chance to play a Test in his international career. At the same time, Puran has played 398 matches in the overall T20 so far and has succeeded in scoring a total of 9166 runs.
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