Top 5 cricketers who shocked the world with sudden retirement
Here let us take a look at the top five most unexpected cricket retirements of 2025.
4. Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran stunned the cricket world by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter made his decision on Tuesday, June 10. Pooran, who played 61 T20Is and 106 ODIs, scored 1983 runs in T20Is and 2275 runs in ODIs, retiring as leading run-scorer for West Indies in the shortest format.
His retirement came shortly after he requested Cricket West Indies (CWI) to exclude him from the white-ball series against England, seeking rest. Pooran was last seen in action during the IPL 2025, representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). His decision marked a significant moment for West Indies cricket, as he stepped away from the international stage to focus on other opportunities. Just one day after his retirement, he was announced as the captain of MI New York for the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025.
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