Why did Pooran retire at 29 | Nicholas Pooran makes shock retirement - Best11.in

In the recently concluded IPL, Nicholas Pooran, the explosive West Indies batter, won the award for hitting the most sixes with an outstanding batting performance. At just 29, at the peak of his batting career, Pooran has announced his retirement from international cricket through an emotional Instagram post. He described the decision as tough but well-considered. Pooran has been one of the finest batters for West Indies in white-ball cricket, particularly in T20Is, where he holds the record for the most runs scored for the team. A dominant presence in T20 leagues worldwide, Pooran is a cornerstone for any T20 side.

Fans speculate that financial struggles and issues with players within the West Indies Cricket Board may have contributed to his decision. They believe continuing in lucrative T20 leagues, where Pooran is a key figure, offers more benefits than playing for West Indies. Still, cricket fans are shocked by his retirement at such a young age. Pooran could have delivered a stellar performance for West Indies at the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. Known for his powerful and stylish shots, Pooran can effortlessly clear boundaries against both spin and pace.

Since his international white-ball debut in 2016, Pooran has played 61 ODIs and 106 T20Is for West Indies. In his ODI career starting in 2019, he scored 1,983 runs at an average of 39.66 and a strike rate of 99.15, including three centuries and 11 fifties. In T20Is, he amassed 2,275 runs in 97 innings at a strike rate of 136.39, with 13 half-centuries, making him the highest T20I run-scorer for West Indies. Retiring at such a young age, he joins the ranks of West Indies T20 legends like Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle as one of the team’s top run-getters. In his retirement post, Pooran wrote that cricket gave him countless achievements and unforgettable memories, and playing for and leading West Indies will always hold a special place in his heart.