Daren Sammy Hints Of More Players Quitting International Cricket For Franchise

West Indies star batsman Nicholas Pooran has retired from international cricket at the age of just 29. Fans and the cricket world were surprised by his decision, because Pooran was in excellent form at the time and was considered to be an important player on the team. Pooran has not played Test cricket so far, and his last ODI innings also happened about two years ago. But in T20 cricket, he is the highest run-scorer for the West Indies. In such a situation, leaving international cricket is a big setback for the West Indies team.

Pooran's focus is now completely on franchise cricket, such as the IPL, PSL, and other T20 leagues. In these leagues, they get more money, less pressure, and more freedom to play. This is the reason why he decided to withdraw from international cricket. West Indies coach Darren Sammy expressed concern over Pooran's decision. He said he wanted Pooran to remain with the team, but one's personal life and career cannot be curtailed. Sammy said that the good thing was that Pooran told them early so that the team could plan ahead.

Sammy feels that more players can do the same in the coming time. He cited the example of South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen, who left international cricket at a young age and chose franchise cricket. Nicholas Pooran's departure is a warning to West Indies cricket. The team will now have to prepare new players and understand what is required to connect players to international cricket.