ML 2025: Nicholas Pooran Named MI New York Captain After International Retirement. Nicholas Pooran has been handed the captaincy of MI New York for the MLC 2025 season, just days after his stunning announcement of retirement from international cricket. Pooran, who at 29 years of age has announced sudden retirement from international duties, had a glittering career for the West Indies, scoring 2,275 runs in T20Is and 1,958 runs in ODIs. His unexpected retirement initiated a prerequisite career change, now that he can solely target franchise cricket.
The Trinidadian left-hander was MI New York’s highest run-scorer in the first season of MLC in 2023, where he led the team to a title with a breathtaking, unbeaten 137 in the title clash. With Pooran’s leadership attributes, he was captain, considering his consistency as a power hitter and wicketkeeper as well.
They start to look to defend their title at the MLC 2025 season, commencing on June 12. Nicholas Pooran will captivate a full-strength squad of international stars like Rashid Khan, Tim David, Kieron Pollard, and Trent Boult.
His appointment is reflective of the trend of high-profile players prioritizing franchise leagues over international cricket. Since he will not be obliged to undertake any national commitments, Pooran will presumably play a critical leadership role and bask in the limelight alongside T20 formats, with the MLC as the immediate purview.
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Fans will be hoping to see a repeat of last season’s brilliance when he leads MI New York to back-to-back championships, as his experience and hard-hitting batting will be crucial for the highly competitive tournament.
