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Nicholas Pooran Replaces Kieron Pollard as Trinbago Knight Riders Captain for CPL 2025
Nicholas Pooran takes over as Trinbago Knight Riders captain, succeeding Kieron Pollard who led the team to a record unbeaten 2020 CPL title and consistent playoff appearances.
- Nicholas Pooran has been appointed to lead the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2025 season of the Caribbean Premier League, taking over captaincy duties from Kieron Pollard.
- The leadership change follows Pollard's six-year captaincy, during which he guided TKR to a record fourth title in 2020 and consistent playoff appearances.
- Pollard emphasized the importance of grooming the next generation and stated that the team and new head coach Bravo agreed it was the right time for this transition.
- As a local talent who amassed 504 runs across 11 games at an average of 56 during the 2024 season, Pooran expressed that leading the Trinbago Knight Riders is an honor and emphasized his commitment to making sound decisions.
- Pooran takes charge of a seasoned squad featuring Pollard, Narine, and Russell, as the Trinbago Knight Riders prepare to kick off their 2025 CPL season on August 17 with a match at Warner Park against the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
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CPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran takes over from Pollard as Trinbago Knight Riders captain
Nicholas Pooran has been named Trinbago Knight Riders captain for CPL 2025, succeeding Kieron Pollard. Backed by veterans and new head coach Dwayne Bravo, Pooran aims to extend TKR’s winning culture and chase their fifth league title.
Trinbago Knight Riders announce new captain ahead of CPL 2025, to replace Kieron Pollard
Nicholas Pooran has been appointed the new captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season, taking over from veteran Kieron Pollard. The announcement marks a significant moment in TKR’s leadership transition, with Pooran becoming the third captain in a line that began with Dwayne Bravo and continued under Pollard from 2019. “It means a lot, first and foremost, to represent Trinbago Knight R…
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As the squad has undergone a change this season, star wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has been handed the responsibility of leading TKR in CPL 2025. Pooran recently retired from International cricket. 🏏 Nicholas Pooran Appointed Trinbago Knight Riders Captain; Star West Indies Wicketkeeper-Batter Replaces Kieron Pollard As TKR Skipper.
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