Nicholas Pooran: News

Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidadian professional cricket player who plays for Trinidad and Tobago in West Indian domestic matches and for the West Indies team in international cricket. The left-handed batsman was born on October 2, 1995, in Trinidad and Tobago. Pooran has played 31 ODI matches and 41 T20Is in his cricket career. He studied at Naparima College in San Fernando. At school-level cricket, Pooran broke a lot of records. Following this, he went to appear for the West Indies Under-19 team in 2012. In 2013, he was named as the youngest player to play in the Caribbean Premier League. In the same year, Pooran also played four matches in the Regional Super50 competition for his own country. In 2016, he made his international Twenty20 debut against Pakistan. Pooran made his ODI debut against England in 2019. Following this, Pooran was selected for the ICC World Cup 2019. Mumbai Indians bought him for Rs. 30 lakh before the IPL 2017. Pooran was bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs. 4.2 crore before the IPL 2019.

22 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Nicholas Pooran slams his second ODI century: Key stats

West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran has slammed his second century in ODI cricket.

18 Jun 2023

Roston Chase

CWC Qualifiers 2023: Roston Chase hammers his third ODI fifty

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase hammered a fiery half-century in his side's opener against the USA at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

18 Jun 2023

Shai Hope

CWC Qualifiers 2023: Shai Hope races past 4,500 ODI runs

West Indies skipper Shai Hope smashed a brilliant half-century in his side's opener against the USA at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers: WI lock horns against USA

The ICC World Cup Qualifiers will commence on June 18 with former world champions West Indies locking horns against playoff winners, USA.

What went wrong for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023?

Lucknow Super Giants have been knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 after suffering a humiliating 81-run defeat versus Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.

IPL 2023, LSG vs MI (Eliminator): Decoding the key battles

Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians will face off in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on May 24.

Decoding Lucknow Super Giants's journey to the IPL 2023 playoffs 

Lucknow Super Giants have made their second entrance into the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs in as many seasons.

Nicholas Pooran completes 350 runs in IPL 2023: Key stats

Lucknow Super Giants managed 176/8 against Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 68 in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.

IPL 2023: LSG manage 176/8 against KKR despite Pooran's fifty

Lucknow Super Giants managed 176/8 against Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 68 in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.

Varun Chakravarthy vs Nicholas Pooran in IPL: Decoding the stats

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season will see the Kolkata Knight Riders face the Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

Lucknow Super Giants will square off against the Kolkata Knight Riders in a must-win clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

IPL 2023: Prerak Mankad smokes match-winning 45-ball 64* versus SRH

Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Prerak Mankad played a match-defining knock against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

IPL 2023, LSG trounce sorry SRH: Key stats

Lucknow Super Giants hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

IPL 2023, SRH vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles 

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns in Match 58 as the race for the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs heats up.

IPL 2023, GT vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

Gujarat Titans will look to continue their sensational run against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 51 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

03 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG vs CSK: Ayush Badoni slams his career-best IPL score

Lucknow Super Giants youngster Ayush Badoni played a gem of a knock against Chennai Super Kings in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Wednesday.

Nicholas Pooran vs Wanindu Hasaranga in IPL: Decoding the stats

In search of their sixth win, Lucknow Super Giants will host the Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

IPL 2023, LSG vs RCB: Decoding the key player battles 

Match 43 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) would see Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on May 1.

IPL 2023: LSG aim to regain momentum against PBKS 

Punjab Kings will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th Match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

23 Apr 2023

Jason Roy

Jason Roy slams joint second-fastest fifty of IPL 2023: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Jason Roy slammed a ferocious 26-ball 61 in match number 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Sunday.

IPL 2023, RR vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

The high-flying Rajasthan Royals will host Lucknow Super Giants for the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

Nicholas Pooran slams joint-second-fastest fifty in IPL history: Key stats

Lucknow Super Giants chased down 213 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

IPL 2023: Pooran's blinder takes LSG to victory against RCB

Lucknow Super Giants chased down 213 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 15th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

IPL 2023, LSG vs SRH: Decoding the key player battles

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are up against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 10 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

Chennai Super Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Chepauk stadium on Monday (April 3).

01 Apr 2023

Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2023: LSG post a challenging 193/6 versus DC

Lucknow Super Giants have posted a score of 193/6 versus the Delhi Capitals in match number three of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

IPL 2023, LSG vs DC: Decoding the key player battles

Lucknow Super Giants will host the Delhi Capitals for the third fixture in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on April 1.

South Africa vs West Indies, T20Is 2023: Statistical preview

South Africa and West Indies will gear up for a three-match T20I series, starting March 25.

SA vs WI: Shai Hope slams his 14th ODI ton

Newly elected skipper Shai Hope led the charge for West Indies by hammering his 14th ODI century against South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London.

16 Feb 2023

Shai Hope

Shai Hope, Rovman Powell named WI's white-ball captains: Key stats 

Shai Hope and Rovman Powell have been named the captain of West Indies' ODI and T20I teams, respectively.

IPL 2023 mini-auction: Nicholas Pooran sold to Lucknow Super Giants

Caribbean wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran has been sold to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs. 16 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction.

IPL 2023 auction: Batters who can fetch big deals

A total of 405 players will be up for grabs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction.

05 Dec 2022

Abu Dhabi T10 League

Deccan Gladiators defend Abu Dhabi T10 title: Key stats

Deccan Gladiators defended their Abu Dhabi T10 title after beating New York Strikers in the final.

Nicholas Pooran steps down as WI limited-overs captain: Details here

Nicholas Pooran has stepped down as limited-overs captain of West Indies after the side suffered a first-round exit from the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.

Decoding the fall of West Indies in T20 World Cup

Two-time T20 World Cup winners West Indies have been kicked out of the 2022 edition.

16 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup, WI vs Scotland: Preview and stats

West Indies and Scotland will cross swords in their respective opener of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

WI vs NZ, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

After securing a 2-1 win in the T20Is, the New Zealand cricket team will hope to stop hosts West Indies in the ODI series.

WI vs NZ, ODIs: Preview, stats, and head-to-head record

West Indies and New Zealand are all set to battle it out in a three-match ODI series, starting August 17.

West Indies announce ODI squad for New Zealand series

A 14-man squad has been announced by West Indies for the upcoming three-match ODIs against New Zealand, starting August 17.

06 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

WI vs IND, 4th T20I: Nicholas Pooran elects to field

The action shifts to Florida as India take on West Indies in the fourth T20I on Saturday.

Bangladesh humble West Indies 3-0 in ODIs: Key stats

The Bangladesh cricket team enjoyed a superb 3-0 win in the ODI series versus West Indies.

West Indies outfox Bangladesh, seal T20I series: Key stats

West Indies snatched a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I on Thursday.

WI vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

West Indies lock horns with Bangladesh in the third and final T20I on July 7.

WI vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

The action shifts to 20 overs as West Indies host Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series, starting July 2.

WI vs Bangladesh, T20Is: Preview, head-to-head record, and key stats

Post a clinical 2-0 win in Tests, West Indies will now host Bangladesh for three T20Is, starting July 2.

10 May 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

West Indies announce ODI squad for Netherlands, Pakistan series

Cricket West Indies has named a 15-member squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against Netherlands and Pakistan.

03 May 2022

Kieron Pollard

Nicholas Pooran named white-ball captain of West Indies: Details here

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran the captain of the white-ball sides (ODIs and T20Is).

23 Feb 2022

Babar Azam

Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer gain in latest ICC T20I Rankings

Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer made massive jumps in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings.

16 Feb 2022

Indian Cricket Team

IND vs WI, 1st T20I: Visitors post 157/7

West Indies posted a score of 157/7 in the first T20I versus India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2022 Auction: Decoding the squad of Sunrisers Hyderabad

After parting ways with David Warner, Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking toward a new era in the leadership of Kane Williamson.

IPL 2022 Auction: West Indies' Nicholas Pooran sold to SRH

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on Saturday saw West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran be bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

27 Jan 2022

England Cricket Team

West Indies beat England in 3rd T20I: Key numbers

West Indies beat England in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

01 Aug 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan beat West Indies in second T20I: Records broken

Pakistan bowled well to defend their 157-run total against the West Indies in the second T20I in Guyana.

Senior Windies players refuse to tour Bangladesh with COVID-related concerns

Twelve West Indies players have opted out of the Bangladesh tour due to COVID-related concerns and other reasons.

17 Dec 2020

Aaron Finch

A look at Wisden's 2020 ODI Team of the Year

Wisden India has announced the 2020 ODI Team of the Year and two Indian players have made the cut.

IPL 2020, RR end KXIP's winning streak: Records broken

Chris Gayle's superb 99 wasn't enough for Kings XI Punjab as their five-match unbeaten run came to an end on Friday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

Steve Smith gives his take on Nicholas Pooran's ball-tampering ban

Windies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran was on the receiving end after he was involved in a ball-tampering incident in international cricket last week.

Nicholas Pooran banned for ball-tampering: Details here

West Indian youngster Nicholas Pooran has been banned from four T20Is after being found guilty of attempting to change the condition of the ball during the recently-concluded third ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head

Afghanistan and West Indies will be aiming to sign off from the ICC World Cup 2019 on a high.

14 Jun 2019

Joe Root

England beat Windies: Here are key takeaways from the match

England came up with a prolific all-round performance to defeat Windies by eight wickets in match number 19 of the World Cup 2019 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Friday.

11 Nov 2018

India

India beat West Indies in third T20I: Here're records broken

India beat West Indies in the third T20I match in Chennai to seal the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.