Nicholas Pooran retirement : West Indies cricket star cricketer Nicholas Puran has given a big blow to his fans. He has announced to retire from international cricket at the age of just 29 years. This news is a major setback for the cricket world, as Puran is considered one of the most explosive batsmen of modern cricket. However, he will continue to spread his banging batting in franchise cricket.
Sudden announcement of retirement
Nicholas Puran was born on 2 October 1995 in Trinidad and Tobago. He started his career in 2016 with T20 International Cricket for West Indies. Soon his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping capacity made him an important part of the team. Puran played several memorable innings for the West Indies in ODI and T20 formats. His ability to bat and score runs under difficult circumstances made him a favorite of fans.
Puran scored 1983 runs in 61 ODIs for West Indies at an average of 39.66, including 3 centuries and 11 half -centuries. At the same time, he scored 2275 runs in 106 matches in T20 International, in which his strike rate was 136.39. Apart from this, he was also a great wicketkeeper, who lashed out many brilliant stumping and catch. Let me tell you, after this decision of Puran, the reaction fence has come on social media. Some fans believe that Puran has taken this decision due to money. Actually, he earns more in franchise cricket than international cricket. He was seen playing only on a big occasion for the West Indies.
Nicholas Puran’s emotional post
Nicholas Puran, while announcing retirement, wrote on Instagram, ‘After much thought, I have decided to retire from international cricket. The game that we love has given us a lot and will give us a lot – happiness, purpose, many memories and a chance to represent the West Indies team. Wearing a maroon color jersey, standing for the national anthem and giving you everything every time on the field… It is difficult to say in words what it really means to me. It is an honor to lead the team as a captain, which I will always keep close to my heart. Thank you for their unwavering love. You handled me in difficult moments and celebrated good moments with unmatched passion. Thanks to my family, friends and team colleagues for walking on this journey with me. Your faith and support took me forward in all this.