The West Indies have appointed Nicholas Pooran as their new ODI and T20I captain.
After Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket lately, Nicholas Pooran, a left-handed batsman, has been named the new West Indies ODI and Twenty20 International (T20I) captain. Pollard’s international retirement means that “Nicholas Pooran will lead the West Indies ODI and T20I squads,” Cricket West Indies announced in a statement. Pooran previously served as a vice-captain to all-rounder Pollard in the limited-overs formats when he was the team’s captain.
“West Indies ODI and T20I teams will have Pooran as their skipper after Pollard’s last year as vice-captain. the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2022, and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in October 2023, are included in the contract “According to a statement released by the CWI.
Shai Hope, a wicketkeeper-batter, has been named the new vice-captain in One-Day Internationals.
‘We believe Nicholas is ready for the challenge of leading our white-ball teams’, CWI Cricket Director Jimmy Adams was quoted as saying.
“After the absence of Kieron Pollard from both squads, the Selection Panel believes that Nicholas has developed as a player. As a result of his time spent playing in various franchise leagues throughout the world, he was recommended for the T20 captaincy by his team’s coaches “he went on to say.
“I am ecstatic to be the West Indies team’s new captain. I’m following in the footsteps of a number of cricketing greats who have left a lasting impression on the sport in the West Indies “quoting Nicholas Pooran
This is a high honor, a vital position in West Indian society, as cricket is the driving force that unites all West Indians, he remarked.
It’s the pinnacle of my professional career to be named captain, and I’m excited to lead our club to even greater heights on the field for our fans and faithful supporters,” he said.
He will lead them in a three-match one-day international series in the Netherlands commencing on May 31.
