Nicholas Pooran declares "no concerns about playing in India" amid overseas players' IPL 2025 uncertainty

Published - 17 May 2025, 07:16 PM | Updated - 17 May 2025, 07:17 PM

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran talked about his decision to return to India for the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that he believes that he has a job to finish and he needs to win the remaining games for his team.

Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran has joined Lucknow Super Giants for the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The keeper-batter will be holding a key for his team in the remaining games, as they still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs of the tournament.

Nicholas Pooran has been the major reason behind LSG's good performances in IPL 2025

Nicholas Pooran has been the major reason behind the good performances of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. The West Indies National Cricket Team batter started the tournament on a high as he played brutal knocks, helping his team dominate the opposition.

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Nicholas Pooran was the leading run-getter in the first phase of the IPL, as he slammed over 300 runs with a strike rate of over 200. The Lucknow Super Giants batter, however, in the last few games, looked a bit rusty as he bagged a series of low scores.

However, with the kind of player that he is and the impact that he made in the first few games, he will be key for his team. If Lucknow Super Giants have to fancy their chances of qualifying for the playoffs, Pooran needs to bring his A game with the bat.

I’m happy to be playing in India - Nicholas Pooran

On talking about returning to India, Pooran said that other players might have different opinions about this, but he feels that he has a job to finish. He said that he is happy to be playing in India, and he has no concerns about that. Speaking to Dainik Jagran, he said:

"I can’t speak for others, but I’m here because I have a job to finish. I need to help my team win the remaining matches, and that’s the most important thing for me. Other players might have different opinions.

"Whether they return or not is their personal decision. I respect that, but I’m happy to be playing in India. I have no concerns about playing in India."

He’s a fantastic captain and player - Nicholas Pooran on Rishabh Pant

Lucknow Super Giants also talked about his time with Lucknow Super Giants, saying that the owners and management take care of players brilliantly. He also hailed Rishabh Pant as a fantastic captain and player. He added:

"My journey with Lucknow has been really good. This is a special franchise. Even though it's a relatively new team, the way LSG’s owners and management take care of the players is truly commendable.

"I’ve played for other franchises as well, but LSG stands out as a much better team. As far as Rishabh is concerned, he’s a fantastic captain and player. On and off the field, he is always ready to help. It’s great to have him in the team."

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