‘Nicholas is ready for the challenge!’

“We believe Nicholas is ready for the challenge of leading our white ball teams given his experience, performances, and the respect he has within the playing group,” Adams told CWI Media. “The selection panel believes that Nicholas has matured as a player and they were impressed with his leadership of both teams when Kieron Pollard had been absent. The experience he has gathered playing in various franchise leagues around the world was also a factor in the decision to recommend him for the T20 captaincy.”

CWI president Ricky Skerritt hailed Pooran as ‘the right person’ for the job.

“Nicholas Pooran is a specially gifted cricketer, and the right person to take over the white ball captaincy,” said Skerritt. “We are confident that he will continue to climb the leadership learning curve speedily and successfully. I appeal to all West Indies cricket stakeholders to give Nicholas the support and encouragement that he deserves.”