Nicholas Pooran resigns as the T20 and ODI captain for the West Indies. In May 2022, Pooran was appointed the official white-ball captain.
Nicholas Pooran, a West Indies batter, has decide to end his tenure as team captain. And has resign from the position. Although he was given the position on May 4, 2022, the team has not fared well under his direction. West Indies, the defending champions from the T20 World Cup 2022. Were unable to advance to the Super 12 round after losing the bilateral series against various teams.
Cricket West Indies, after the team’s exit from the world tournament. Haa mention that the board will take some bold decisions and do a thorough post-mortem of the team’s situation. After West Indies bowed out of the tournament. Their head coach Phil Simmons also decide to step down from his role. Following the team’s Test stint against Sri Lanka.
“I have given the captaincy a great deal of thought since the enormous disappointment of the T20 World Cup. I took on the role with great pride and dedication and have given it absolutely everything over the past year. The T20 World Cup is something that must not define us and I will readily get involved in the upcoming reviews. And whilst it will be several months until we reconvene as a squad, I want to give CWI plenty of time to prepare for the matches against South Africa in March and beyond,”
Pooran said.
“This is not me giving up. I remain ambitious and still view the captaincy of West Indies cricket as an honour that is bestowed upon you. There is no doubt I remain fully committed to West Indies cricket and I look forward to providing my services as a senior player in a supportive role. By stepping down now as the West Indies white ball captain I believe it is in the best interests of the team and for me personally, as I need to concentrate on what I can deliver to the side as a player. I desperately want us to be successful and the most value I can give to the team is through fully focusing on the role of consistently scoring runs at crucial times,”
He added.
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I am confident that we have what it takes to advance West Indies cricket and be proud of the improvement: Pooran.
Pooran picked to take over as captain when Kieron Pollard retire from all forms of international cricket. Last year, Pooran lead the group to a 4-1 T20I series triumph against Australia. While Pollard is out of the picture. In a total of 17 ODIs and 23 T20Is, Pooran led the team. And under his leadership, the team defeated Bangladesh (ODI, 3-0) and the Netherlands (T20I, 2-0)
“I am very thankful to CWI for the opportunity and faith shown in me and for the support that I have received by our devoted fans since taking the role, and to my teammates who have worked so hard as well. I know we have it in us to carry West Indies cricket forward and be proud,”
Pooran conclude.
“On behalf of CWI, I want to thank Nicholas for his time leading our white ball teams. Having spoken with him I know he remains fully committed to West Indies cricket and I am convinced he has a big role to play in our future,”
Jimmy Adams said.