By Chirag - Jun 11, 2025 03:14 PM
At the age of 29, Nicholas Pooran shocked everyone by declaring his retirement from international cricket. Fans and experts were left shocked as Pooran is still playing at his best and performing consistently across various leagues.
Nicholas Pooran was named captain of MI New York, a team owned by the Mumbai Indians, for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season just one day after he declared his retirement. The franchise made this announcement through a press release and their official social media platforms.
In the press release, MI New York described Nicholas Pooran as:
"One of the most dangerous batters in the world. He is currently at the height of his abilities and is prepared to lead us to new heights."
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Pooran’s incredible form makes him one of the most dangerous T20 players in the world, and his appointment as captain reflects his value and leadership skills.
#NYC Fam, there’s a new commander in town - ??????? ???????? ??????! ?#OneFamily #MINewYork #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/CgCE5RfbY1
— MI New York (@MINYCricket) June 10, 2025
MI New York will kick off their MLC 2025 campaign on June 13 at the Oakland Coliseum, facing Texas Super Kings in their opening match.
1. Nicholas Pooran (Captain). 2. Kieron Pollard, 3. Quinton de Kock, 4. Monak Patel, 5. Heath Richards, 6. Sharad Lumba, 7. Agni Chopra, 8. Kumwarjit Singh, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Ehsan Adil, 11. Rashid Khan, 12. Nosthush Kenjige, 13. Naveen ul Haq, 14. Rushil Ugarkar, 15. Michael Bracewell, 16. George Linde, 17. Sunny Patel, 18. Tajinder Singh, 19. Azmatullah Omarzai
1. Quinton de Kock, 2. Nicholas Pooran (C), 3. Kieron Pollard, 4. Michael Bracewell, 5. Azmatullah Omarzai, 6. George Linde, 7. Sharad Lumba, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Naveen ul Haq, 11. Ehsan Adil
Impact/Substitute Options: Monak Patel, Agni Chopra, Kumwarjit Singh, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige
With Nicholas Pooran leading a star-studded lineup featuring some of the best T20 players in the world, MI New York is well-positioned to defend their title in the 2025 MLC season. Their first match against Texas Super Kings promises to be a high-energy contest, and fans will be watching closely to see how the new captain leads from the front.
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