Nicholas Pooran

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1. When was Nicholas Pooran born?October 2, 1995
2. Where was Nicholas Pooran born?Trinidad
3. What is the international debut?September 2016 for the West Indies
4. What is the retirement from international cricket?Announced in June 2025
5. Who is Nicholas Pooran?Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidadian cricketer known for his powerful batting and leadership. He has played for the West Indies and starred in the Indian Premier League.
6. When did Nicholas Pooran first play for the West Indies?He made his international debut for the West Indies in September 2016.

Limited Overs Formats: Refers to cricket matches played with a restricted number of overs per innings, such as One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) matches.
Indian Premier League (IPL): A highly competitive professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, attracting top international cricketers and known for its fast-paced, high-scoring matches.
Middle Order Batsman: A player who typically bats from the fourth to seventh position in the batting order, often tasked with accelerating the score or rebuilding the innings.
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