West Indies Captain: Nicholas Pooran becomes ODI and T20I captain of West Indies – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced Nicholas Pooran as their new ODI and T20I captain after Kieron Pollard decided to retire from international cricket last month. Follow live cricket updates on InsideSport.IN.
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The appointment will include the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2022 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in October 2023. Meanwhile, Shai Hope has been named as the vice-captain of the ODI team.
West Indies Captain: Nicholas Pooran to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup, confirmed as ODI and T20I CAPTAIN following Kieron Pollard’s RETIREMENT
Pooran has already captained the West Indies Men in Pollard’s absence, leading them to a CG Insurance T20I Series win at home against Australia in 2021. The left-handed wicketkeeper/batsman has eight half-centuries and an ODI century to his name.
He has also scored eight T20I half-centuries for the West Indies Senior Men’s team. Pooran first burst onto the cricket scene representing the West Indies Under-19 team at the 2014 ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, smashing 303 runs from six matches.
West Indies Captain: Nicholas Pooran to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup, confirmed as ODI and T20I CAPTAIN following Kieron Pollard’s RETIREMENT
Speaking on his new role, Pooran said “I am truly honored to be appointed captain of the West Indies team. I am following the footsteps of several giants of the game who have created an amazing legacy for West Indies cricket.”
“This is indeed a prestigious role, a pivotal position in the West Indian society, as cricket is the force that brings us all West Indians together. To be named captain is indeed the highlight of my career so far and I want to drive the team forward to accomplish great things on the field for our fans and loyal supporters,” the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter further added.
CWI President Ricky Skerritt congratulated Pooran on his new role by saying “Nicholas Pooran is a specially gifted cricketer, and the right person to take over the white ball captaincy. We are confident that he will continue to climb the leadership learning curve speedily, and successfully. I appeal to all West Indies cricket stakeholders to give Nicholas the support and encouragement that he deserves.”
West Indies Captain: Nicholas Pooran to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup, confirmed as ODI and T20I CAPTAIN following Kieron Pollard’s RETIREMENT
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