From Pooran to Boult: Players who retired early to focus on franchise leagues

West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran announced his surprise international retirement on June 9 at age 29, citing “much thought and reflection.” The Trinidadian played 167 matches, including a record 106 T20Is in which he scored 2,275 runs. He will now lead MI New York in Major League Cricket. Like several others before him, Pooran has … Read more

Nicholas Pooran named MI New York captain ahead of 2025 Major League Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, widely regarded as one of the world’s premier T20 batters, has been appointed captain of MI New York for the upcoming 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). The announcement comes just a day after the 29-year-old Trinidadian confirmed his retirement from international cricket with the West Indies. Pooran represented the West Indies … Read more

LSG vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings hope to end winless streak; Toss at 7 pm IST

Cricket – Indian Premier League – IPL – Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders – M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India – April 11, 2025 Chennai Super Kings’s MS Dhoni in action REUTERS/Stringer | Photo Credit: STRINGER Cricket – Indian Premier League – IPL – Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders – M.A. Chidambaram … Read more

IPL 2025: Pooran blitz following concerted bowling effort helps Lucknow Super Giants trump Sunrisers Hyderabad

On the eve of the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a question about Lucknow Super Giants’ depleted bowling resources (Mayank Yadav injured, Mohsin Khan ruled out, Avesh Khan just coming back into the squad) miffed Mitchell Marsh. “I don’t see it as a lack of depth,” came the quick retort. His team got the memo … Read more