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Nicholas Pooran named Trinbago Knight Riders’ captain

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Explosive batter Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, replacing Kieron Pollard. Kieron Pollard, who led the side from 2019 to 2024 after taking over from Dwayne Bravo, took the side to new heights.

"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. It's a responsibility that has been passed on from Bravo to Pollard, and now to me,” Pooran said.

"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."

Under Pollard’s leadership, Trinbago Knight Riders secured the 2020 CPL title with a record-breaking unbeaten campaign.

“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," Pollard said.


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