Nicholas Pooran has been appointed captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2025 Caribbean Premier League season, succeeding Kieron Pollard, who remains with the team.
Pooran expressed his pride in leading a team featuring T20 stalwarts like Pollard, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell. He also highlighted the support of new head coach Dwayne Bravo, emphasizing the wealth of experience within the TKR setup.
Pollard endorsed Pooran's captaincy, stating that the team had been grooming him for the role. He praised Pooran's understanding of the team's values, playing style, and ability to foster a winning culture.
““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.”
Top paid players in IPL 2025
Rank | Player | Team | price |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | LSG | ₹27.00 crore | |
#2 | PBKS | ₹26.75 crore | |
#3 | KKR | ₹23.75 crore | |
#4 | SRH | ₹23.00 crore | |
#5 | LSG | ₹21.00 crore |
Top paid West Indian players in IPL 2025
Rank | Player | Team | price |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | LSG | ₹21.00 crore | |
#2 | KKR | ₹12.00 crore | |
#3 | KKR | ₹12.00 crore | |
#4 | RR | ₹11.00 crore | |
#5 | GT | ₹2.60 crore |