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HEADLINE: Nicholas Pooran on his 100th T20I: 'I feel like I can play a hundred more'
CaribbeanCricket.com
2024-11-14 15:38:15
Nicholas Pooran arrived at Kensington Oval on Sunday afternoon fully prepped for the second T20I against England, his 100th international in the format. He gave thanks for another day to showcase his flamboyant batting, knowing there was a time when it seemed like he might never play again.
"It's what I love to do. I just love playing cricket, it's what I wanted to do from a child and I get to live my dream," he said.
"Everyone knows my story: when I had the accident [in 2015], when many people felt I would never play cricket again. At the time I felt playing cricket again was impossible. When I recovered in the hospital the first thing I asked was if I would be able to play cricket again.
"Now I'm on both feet and I enjoy everything I do for West Indies cricket and for the fans who come to see me play. I play for them. When the fans are around that is when the magic happens. There was a time during the pandemic when we had no fans [in the stands]… that felt strange. I always give thanks for my blessings. Having represented West Indies in my 100th T20I is a special feeling… I feel like I can play a hundred more.
"Hearing the West Indies anthem and seeing the fans celebrating West Indies cricket is what makes me happy. As a little boy growing up, I used to love to see Brian Lara and hearing Ian Bishop's voice on TV, that's what I enjoyed as a young fan… so that inspired me."
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Halliwell
2024-11-14 16:02:38
You will be a billionaire if you play 100 more son!
WIfan26
2024-11-14 16:20:39
In reply to Halliwell
Playing 100 more T20 Int'l for WI???
You guys really don't know the difference ehh LOL
Halliwell
2024-11-14 17:44:49
In reply to WIfan26
Man hadda live in between
Man hadda earn in between
You didnt read in between the lines
Acid
2024-11-14 18:03:56
When the fans are around that is when the magic happens.
If we can fill the stands for an ODI or Test Match maybe that is what he waiting on to show the magic
doosra
2024-11-14 18:10:28
In reply to Halliwell
yuh catch wifan deh
indeed if he is around for 100 more that would mean several IPLs, CPLs etc
bless that man
Narper
2024-11-14 18:34:35
In reply to Halliwell
Naps boy from Couva.
De 17 year Nicky Poo put a serious lashing on Mudland [he scored 54 from 24 balls] at Providence in T20....de lil lad was clearing de boundary wih ease.
I saw him on live streaming mek 143 against OZ in U19 world cup
We discussed here dat dis boy can really bat
den de accident...Haysoos brought him back
Nicky Poo is now one of the best T20 batter in de world.
I hope he stays at #3 for WI
He could be around for another 8-10 yrs....reports are he is a fitness fanatic
Halliwell
2024-11-14 19:25:06
In reply to Narper
In the early days he was Poor Ann, especially vs Narine in THAT super over 
I used to see overt vooping
And he still does that but a bit more tempered in planning an innings- more responsibility
Bat speed and good eyes
Mek yuh money Nicky- God is good
Halliwell
2024-11-14 19:26:25
In reply to doosra
WeeFan was slow on the uptake
To be honest he consistent on the downtake too
Halliwell
2024-11-14 21:10:57
Pooran better aim for 10 more and forget about 100
velo
2024-11-14 21:14:15
Seems that is all he was thinking about today
Acid
2024-11-14 21:22:24
In reply to Halliwell
I used to see overt vooping
You gone and blight the man today
Bajans in England shirts celebrating
Acid
2024-11-15 00:25:17
Better he did sit out this match yes
Didn’t bat and didn’t catch
Narper
2024-11-15 00:59:09
In reply to Acid
After a relatively long rest....he is not match fit
Prako
2024-11-17 00:02:43
In reply to Narper
The way poo-ran out Shai, it shows he wasn’t match fit
