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West Indies' 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has announced his announcement from international cricket. Pooran shocked the cricketing fraternity with his decision to step away from international arena while he was doing well in the white-ball formats. The decision comes after Pooran had informed Cricket West Indies about his unavailability for the ongoing T20I series against England. He took a break after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
"To the Cricket Public: After much though and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from International Cricket," Pooran wrote in his statement on Instagram.
"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.
"To the fans - than 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."
However, Pooran will continue to play franchise T20 cricket across the globe.
"Though this international chapter of my career closes, my love for West Indies cricket will never fade. I wish the team and the region nothing but success and strength for the road ahead," Pooran added.
Pooran's international cricket career in numbers -
Pooran made his T20I debut in 2016 against Pakistan. His last T20I appearance came against Bangladesh at home on December 19, 2024. Pooran retires as West Indies' leading run-scorer in T20Is. He has scored 2,275 runs from 106 T20Is at an average of 26.14, including 13 half-centuries. He has hit 149 sixes in T20Is, fifth-most by a batter at this stage.
Pooran has played 61 ODIs as well and scored 1,983 runs at an average of 39.66, including three centuries and 11 half-centuries.
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