Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Pooran to Captain Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2025
Nicholas Pooran is now the captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders cricket team for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League in 2025.
He is taking over from Kieron Pollard, who led the team before.
Pooran is excited and sees it as a big honor, especially with experienced players like Pollard, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell still on the team.
Pooran is known for scoring runs quickly, and has played in many cricket matches, including a recent season in the IPL.
He has also played for the West Indies team.
Nicholas Pooran is named new captain of Trinbago Knight Riders for CPL 2025, replacing Kieron Pollard.
Kieron Pollard led the team since 2019, winning the CPL title in 2020.
Pooran sees it as a privilege and responsibility to lead the team.
Pooran has played 90 IPL matches with a strike rate of 168.97.
Pooran has played 106 T20Is for West Indies with a strike rate of 136.39.
- Who
- Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard.
- What
- Nicholas Pooran becomes captain of Trinbago Knight Riders.
- When
- CPL 2025 season.
- Where
- Caribbean Premier League.
- Why
- Leadership change for the Trinbago Knight Riders.
Kieron Pollard's tenure
Nicholas Pooran's leadership
Captaincy change
Kieron Pollard's tenure
Kieron Pollard led the team from 2019-2024.
Nicholas Pooran's leadership
Nicholas Pooran is the new captain.
- Team
- Trinbago Knight Riders
- New Captain
- Nicholas Pooran
- Previous Captain
- Kieron Pollard
- League
- Caribbean Premier League
- Pooran's T20I Runs
- 2275
- Pooran's IPL Strike Rate
- 168.97
Sources
Caribbean Premier League 2025: Here's All You Need To Know About Schedule, Fixtures, Squads and Live Streaming Details
TKR Appoint Nicholas Pooran As Captain After 'Smooth Transition' From Kieron Pollard
Caribbean Premier League Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch SKN Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons CPL Match Live In India?