Nicolas Pooran to Lead West Indies full-time Captain in ODI and T20I
Wicket-keeper batsman, Nicolas Pooran to Lead West Indies full-time Captain in ODI and T20I. Pooran will captain the team at the T20 World Cup in 2022 and the Cricket World Cup in 2023. All-rounder Kieron Pollard, who announced his retirement from international cricket last month, is replaced by SRH sensation Pooran.
- West Indies will be led by Nicolas Pooran in ODI and T20I cricket.
- Pooran takes over as captain from Kieron Pollard. The wicket-keeper batsman is scheduled to lead WI in two big ICC tournaments.
On Tuesday, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced Nicolas Pooran to Lead West Indies full-time Captain in ODI and T20I. Pooran will take over as captain from Kieron Pollard, who recently retired after leading the West Indies in white-ball cricket for more than two years.
After the announcement of Nicolas Pooran to Lead West Indies full-time Captain in ODI and T20I, Shai Hope, the team’s opening batsman, has been recommended as the new limited-overs vice-captain. Pooran is expected to head the team in both the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 and the Cricket World Cup in India in 2023.
“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”
Pooran in a statement issued by CWI
In Pollard’s absence, Pooran led West Indies to a five-match T20I series against Australia last year and two ODIs against India earlier this year. So far in his career, the 26-year-old has represented his country in 37 One-Day Internationals and 57 Twenty-20 Internationals.
“We believe Nicholas is ready for the challenge of leading our white ball teams given his experience, performances, and the respect he has within the playing group”
CWI director of Cricket Jimmy Adams
“Nicholas has grown as a player, and the Selection Panel was impressed with his leadership of both teams when Kieron Pollard was unavailable. The choice to recommend him for the T20 captaincy was influenced by his experience playing in other franchise leagues throughout the world “Added he.
After the selection of Nicolas Pooran to Lead West Indies full-time Captain in ODI and T20I, Pooran’s first task will be a three-match One-Day International series against the Netherlands, which will begin on May 31.