Reason Behind the Absence of Nicholas Pooran in England & Ireland T20Is
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Wicketkeeper-Batter Nicholas Pooran Takes A Break, Skips Upcoming T20I Series Against England and Ireland
It's a blow for the West Indies T20I side as star player Nick Pooran decided to take some time off. He won't be featuring in the upcoming T20I series against England (from June 6 to 10) and Ireland (from June 12 to 15). Pooran had a grueling IPL 2025 season, playing all 14 games for the Lucknow Super Giants, scoring a whopping 500+ runs for the first time in his career[7].
Sitting Out for a Rest
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that Pooran requested a break to manage his workload following a demanding IPL season[7]. His efforts to propel LSG couldn't earn the team a spot in the playoffs, as they finished seventh on the table with 12 points.
This break comes at a crucial time, as the West Indies team is undergoing a transition, with Shai Hope set to lead the side during this tour. In Pooran's absence, experienced all-rounder Jason Holder makes a return after a two-year hiatus from T20I[7]. Additionally, injury-stricken Andre Russell, who missed action due to a November 2024 injury, will feature in the England series only[8]. Keep an eye out for newly appointed Test captain Roston Chase as he leaves the T20I squad after the England leg to join the red-ball preparation camp for the upcoming series against Australia[8].
Padding the Squad:
Jyd Goolie earns his maiden senior team call-up following impressive performances in the West Indies Breakout League[8]. Keacy Carty, who's in solid batting form, takes Brandon King's spot for the Ireland matches[8].
The Latest on the Squads
- For the England series: Shai Hope (c), Brandon King (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
- For the Ireland series: Shai Hope (c), Sherfane Rutherford (vc), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd.
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Sources:[1] Sportskeeda: "Nicholas Pooran IPL 2025: Best and Worst moments of the LSG captain's campaign"[3] ESPN Cricinfo: "West Indies name 16-man squad for England and Ireland series"[4] Cricbuzz: "Andre Russell recalls for England T20Is, Brandon King rested from Ireland series"[5] InsideSport: "Nicholas Pooran misses out on England series due to workload management: Report"[6] Hindustan Times: "Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran excels with the bat for Lucknow"[7] Atherton's Views: "Nicholas Pooran decides to sit out England, Ireland T20I series: What it means for the West Indies"[8] Wisden India: "Jason Holder, Andre Russell return as Nicholas Pooran is rested for England, Ireland T20Is"
With Nicholas Pooran taking a break, the sports world eagerly awaits the upcoming cricket news about West Indies' T20I series against England and Ireland.
Following a grueling IPL season, the decision for Nicholas Pooran to step away from action allows for the spotlight to shift to other players, including Jason Holder and Jyd Goolie, in the world of sports.
