Nicholas Pooran

June 10, 2025 8:59 AM

Nicholas Pooran bows out of international cricket at 28

West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran sent shockwaves through the cricketing world on Monday by announcing his retirement from international cricket across all formats. The unexpected move comes just days after South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, another prominent figure in limited-overs cricket, also called time on his international career. Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2,275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format. ...

April 9, 2025 2:56 PM

IPL 2025: Pooran, Marsh Power LSG to thrilling four-run win over KKR

In a high-octane clash filled with fireworks, momentum swings, and late drama, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by just four runs in one of the most exhilarating matches of IPL 2025. Batting first on a batting-friendly surface, LSG posted a towering 238/3 — their second-highest total in IPL history — powered by explosive knocks from Mitchell Marsh (81 off 48) and *Nicholas Pooran (87 off 36)**. Despite a spirited chase, KKR finished on 234/7, narrowly missing...

April 2, 2025 10:13 AM

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings sent a strong message with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all departments. Punjab Kings embodied the winning mentality their captain preached. Seizing control from the first over, they never allowed LSG to settle. Opting to bowl first, ...