Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Trinidadian |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Couva, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago |
Latest News about Nicholas Pooran
10/06/2025
Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket on 10 June 2025 at the age of 29. The Trinidadian batter, who held West Indies' records for most T20I matches (106) and runs (2275), decided to end his international career to focus on lucrative franchise tournaments, including his continued role with Lucknow Super Giants and a new contract with MI York for the Major League Cricket season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidadian cricketer who represented the West Indies in limited-overs formats until 2024 and served as the team's captain. | |
| He is widely regarded as one of the most explosive left-hand batsmen in T20 cricket and a skilled wicket-keeper. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Naparima College, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Engagement Date | 18/11/2020 |
| Fiancee | Alyssa Miguel (aka Kathrina Miguel) |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alyssa Miguel (aka Kathrina Miguel) |
| Spouse | Alyssa Miguel |
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| Spouse | Alyssa Miguel |
Career
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| Batting Style | Left-hand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket Keeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Fashion Brand | Gucci |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nicholaspooran/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/nicholaspooranofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/NicholasPooran |
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. | |
| 11. In June 2025, he announced his retirement from international cricket to focus on franchise cricket, including his contract with MI York for the Major League Cricket (MLC) season. |