Nicholas Pooran has taken over as West Indies’ captain in white-ball cricket following Kieron Pollard’s retirement from worldwide cricket. The identical was confirmed in an official assertion issued by the West Indies Cricket Board on Tuesday (Could 3). Pooran’s appointment was on the playing cards as he was the vice-captain of the crew throughout Pollard’s tenure. The southpaw has additionally led the crew in some matches within the all-rounder’s absence.
For the unversed, Pollard introduced his retirement final month and left all the cricket world in shock. He took over the reins from Jason Holder in 2019 and did an honest job. As he’s simply 34, the batting all-rounder was anticipated to serve West Indies cricket for few extra years. Nonetheless, he determined to convey curtains to his worldwide profession and Pooran will now take over the baton from him.
Nicholas Pooran to guide West Indies in upcoming ICC tournaments
“Cricket West Indies (CWI) right this moment confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Pooran because the West Indies Males’s One Day Worldwide (ODI) and T20 Worldwide (T20I) captain, following the worldwide retirement of Kieron Pollard,” said CWI in an official assertion.
“Pooran will take over the captaincy for the West Indies ODI and T20I groups after being Pollard’s deputy during the last yr. The appointment will embody the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in 2022 and the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup in October 2023. Shai Hope has been advisable to face as vice-captain of the ODI crew,” learn the assertion additional.
Making his worldwide debut in 2016, Pooran didn’t actually rise to the prominence straightaway. Nonetheless, the wicketkeeper-batter steadily discovered his ft on the highest stage and emerged as an important a part of the white-ball crew. Whereas the 26-year-old is understood for his explosive hitting, he also can anchor the innings within the center overs. He’s additionally a dependable wicketkeeper. With the T20 World Cup 2022 going down within the few months time, Pooran has some in hand and lots of eyes might be on him.
