Nicholas Pooran has changed Kieron Pollard as captain of the West Indies one-day worldwide and Twenty20 groups. Pollard retired from internationals final week. Pooran has been Pollard’s deputy for a 12 months.

Cricket West Indies confirmed the captaincy on Tuesday. Pooran’s appointment lined the T20 World Cup in Australia in October and the Cricket World Cup in India in October 2023.

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He has already led the group in Pollard’s absence, a house T20 collection win in opposition to Australia final 12 months. His first task will within the Netherlands on the finish of this month for 3 ODIs.

“I am following the footsteps of several giants of the game who have created an amazing legacy for West Indies cricket,” Pooran mentioned in an announcement. “This is, indeed, a prestigious role, a pivotal position in the West Indian society, as cricket is the force that brings us all West Indians together. To be named captain is, indeed, the highlight of my career so far.”

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