Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has announced Nicholas Pooran as its new captain for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Pooran will take over the mantle of leadership from the legendary Kieron Pollard, who has led the side since 2019, guiding it to a record fourth title in 2020.
Accepting the leadership role, Pooran said: “It means a lot, first and foremost, to represent Trinbago Knight Riders. It is a privilege that I’m getting the opportunity to lead this franchise. I want to give it my best shot, and hopefully make as many correct decisions as I can.
“For me, the most satisfying thing is that Pollard is still playing, Sunil (Narine) and Andre (Russell) are here too. That’s a lot of experience I can bank on. To lead them on the field – it means a lot to me,” he further added.
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Pollard’s reign as captain was marked by consistency and tactical brilliance. Between 2019 and 2024, under his leadership, the Trinbago Knight Riders not only clinched the 2020 CPL title – their fourth trophy in the competition – but did it with a record unbeaten season before making two more playoff appearances.
While handing over the reins, Kieron Pollard said: “I got an opportunity to lead my home franchise for the last six years, and it has been special walking out leading Trinbago Knight Riders in front of packed stadiums around the Caribbean. I believe grooming the next generation is very important. With Bravo coming on board this year as the new head coach, we felt this is the right time to get a new captain in.”
Pooran smashed 504 runs in 11 matches at an average of 56.00 in the 2024 season. TKR will begin their 2025 CPL campaign against St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Warner Park on August 17.
