The Guyana Amazon Warriors have confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Pooran as captain for the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League set to bowl off on August 26 at Warner Park St Kitts.
Pooran has been part of the Amazon Warriors team since 2018 scoring 437 runs at an average of 31.21. Pooran is also an integral part of the West Indies white-ball teams and made his international captaincy debut in the series against Australia in July this year. The Amazon Warriors get their campaign underway against Trinbago Knight Riders in the first match on August 26.
Pooran said: “I am really excited to be taking on this new challenge with the Guyana Amazon Warriors and want to express my appreciation to the Franchise for the confidence they have expressed in me. We have a great team unity going and we support each other fully. I am looking forward to getting our tournament off to a winning start.”
Omar Khan, Manager of the Warriors said: We have enjoyed watching Pooran grow as a cricketer and a leader during his tenure with the Guyana Amazon Warriors franchise and we are looking forward to seeing this journey continue in his role as leader of our team for CPL 2021.”