Nicholas Pooran (Trinidadian Cricketer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cricketer
Nationality	Trinidadian
Date of Birth	02/10/1995
Age	30 years
Birthplace	Couva, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Latest News about Nicholas Pooran

06/06/2025

Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2025. The leading West Indies T20I batter, who held the team records for most matches and runs in the format, ended his international career to focus on franchise cricket.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Naparima College, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Educational Qualification	Graduation

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling Swimming Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Engaged
Engagement Date	18/11/2020
Fiancee	Alyssa Miguel (aka Kathrina Miguel)
Affairs/Girlfriends	Alyssa Miguel (aka Kathrina Miguel)

Family

Siblings	1 (Name )

Career

International Debut

T20	23/09/2016 against Pakistan at Dubai
ODI	20/02/2019 against England at Bridgetown
Test	Did Not Play

Jersey Number

# 8 (West Indies)
#14, 29, 39 (Domestic)

Domestic/State Team

Barbados Tridents
Islamabad United
Khulna Titans
Multan Sultans
Mumbai Indians
St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel
Lucknow Super Giants
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Punjab Kings
Trinbago Knight Riders

Batting Style

Left-hand

Records

In 2013, he became the youngest ever cricketer to have played in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
During a match against New Zealand in the 2024 T20I World Cup, he surpassed Chris Gayle's record to become the highest run scorer for West Indies in T20Is.
He is the most capped West Indies player in T20Is (106 matches) and the highest run-scorer for West Indies in T20Is (2275 runs).
Scored his first ODI century (118) against Sri Lanka on 01/07/2019.
Named ICC Rising Star following the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Awarded central contract by Cricket West Indies in July 2019.
Appointed captain of West Indies limited-overs team in May 2022; stepped down in November 2022.
Named captain for West Indies squad at 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Named Leading T20 Cricketer in the World in 2024.
Retired from international cricket, ending as West Indies' most capped T20I player (106 matches) and leading run-scorer (2275 runs).

Bowling Style

Right-arm off-break

Role

Wicket Keeper

Career Stats

ODI

Matches	61
Runs	1983
Centuries	3
Half-Centuries	11
Highest Score	118
Batting Average	39.66
Wickets	6
Bowling Average	29

T20I

Matches	106
Runs	2275
Centuries	0
Half-Centuries	13
Highest Score	98
Batting Average	26.15

Favourites

Cricketers	MS Dhoni AB de Villiers
Fashion Brand	Gucci

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nicholas Pooran started playing cricket in the school team.
2. He debuted in List A cricket in 2013 representing Trinidad & Tobago against the Windward Islands in Kingstown.
3. In 2015, Pooran faced a car accident leading to severe ankle and knee injuries, which kept him out of the game for 18 months.
4. His T20 International debut for the West Indies was in 2016 against Pakistan in Dubai.
5. For the 2017 IPL season, Mumbai Indians acquired him for Rs 30 lakhs.
6. He has achieved various other notable milestones in his cricket career.
7. Appointed captain of West Indies limited-overs team in May 2022; stepped down in November 2022.
8. Awarded central contract by Cricket West Indies in July 2019.
9. Took his first international wicket during the third ODI against Pakistan in June 2022, finishing with figures of 4 for 48.
10. Scored 98 runs against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup as West Indies defeated them by 104 runs.

Nicholas Pooran Cricketer Trinidadian Couva, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago