Rashid Khan Backs Nicholas Pooran to Bring 'Energy and Entertainment' to MI Cape Town Title Defense
MI Cape Town, the defending SA20 champions, are heading into the new season with high confidence, aiming to extend their dominance at Newlands, which they transformed into a fortress last season by remaining unbeaten across five home matches. Captain Rashid Khan noted that the pressure is significantly lower this year after the team successfully overcame previous struggles to claim the title.
A key focus for the team is the integration of new arrival Nicholas Pooran, the Lucknow Super Giants star. Khan expressed high expectations for the West Indian, predicting he will bring immense energy and entertainment to the squad. Pooran joins a roster packed with IPL regulars, including Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Trent Boult, as MI Cape Town looks to repeat their success through collective team responsibility and experienced professionalism.
“He (Pooran) is going to bring lots of energy to the game. We know how dangerous and how good a cricketer he is. He is a kind of like a person who comes in smashing lots of sixes you will see.”
Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town Captain
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Related Statistics
IPL 2025 Most Sixes Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading most sixes scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | six-hitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lucknow Super Giants | 40 sixes | |
#2 | Punjab Kings | 39 sixes | |
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 38 sixes | |
| #4 | Punjab Kings | 30 sixes | |
| #5 | Rajasthan Royals | 28 sixes |
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“He (Pooran) is going to bring lots of energy to the game. We know how dangerous and how good a cricketer he is. He is a kind of like a person who comes in smashing lots of sixes you will see.”
Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town Captain
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