West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 29. Pooran, one of the most explosive batters in modern T20 cricket, confirmed the news via social media, calling it a “privilege” to represent the West Indies. He retires as the team’s most-capped T20I player with 106 appearances and their leading run-scorer in the format with over 2,200 runs and 149 sixes.
Pooran also had a solid ODI career, scoring nearly 2,000 runs at an average close to 40. He briefly captained the West Indies in white-ball formats before stepping down after the 2022 T20 World Cup. His last T20I came in December 2024 against Bangladesh, while his final ODI was in mid-2023.
Though stepping away from internationals, Pooran will continue to play in T20 franchise leagues worldwide. His early retirement has sparked fresh debate over the growing influence of franchise cricket on players’ international commitments.
