10 JUNE 2025 FACT RECORDER
Sports Desk: West Indies’ explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran has stunned the cricket world by announcing his retirement from international cricket at just 29 years of age. The former T20 captain, who recently played for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared an emotional message on Instagram about his decision.
During his international career, Pooran played 61 T20Is and 106 ODIs, scoring over 4,000 runs across both formats. His sudden retirement adds to the growing list of recent high-profile exits from the game.
Other Major Retirements
Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7. At 38, he will now focus solely on ODIs. Sharma scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
Virat Kohli: Just days after Rohit’s announcement, India’s star batter shocked fans by retiring from Test cricket. Kohli amassed 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties.
Quinton de Kock: South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batter, at 33, bid farewell to international cricket, having played 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is.
Glenn Maxwell: Australia’s destructive all-rounder, 36, retired from ODIs due to persistent back issues and workload management. He scored 3,990 runs in 149 ODIs, including 4 centuries and 23 fifties.
These players will now shift their focus to franchise cricket and family life, marking the end of an era in international cricket.
