IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Appoint Nicholas Pooran as Vice-Captain for IPL 2024Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have officially announced the appointment of West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran as their vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Pooran will be replacing Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya, who had stepped in as the skipper’s deputy when Rahul was injured and ruled out of the tournament.
Pooran’s Performance in the Previous Season:
In the previous season, Pooran played in the middle order for LSG and racked up 358 runs in 15 matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.95. He will be expected to continue and deliver for the side in their pursuit of their maiden title.Experience and Skills:
Pooran has been a consistent performer in various franchise cricketing leagues around the world and has been a mainstay on the national side as well. With the bat, he can prove to be a game-changer, which LSG will be looking to bank on for the upcoming season.LSG’s Decision:
LSG had bought Pooran for a whopping price of 16 crores in the auction held in December 2022. The franchise had also been impressed with his performance in the finals of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket where Pooran represented the MI New York, hitting an impressive unbeaten score of 137 off 55 deliveries.Conclusion:
Lucknow Super Giants will look to capitalize on the experience of Pooran who has been playing franchise cricket around the world. The franchise has high hopes from Pooran, and they will be looking to him to deliver in the upcoming season of the IPL.In summary, LSG has appointed Nicholas Pooran as their vice-captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Pooran will be replacing Krunal Pandya, and the franchise hopes that he will deliver for them in their pursuit of their maiden title. Pooran has been a consistent performer in various franchise cricketing leagues around the world and has been a mainstay on the national side as well. LSG has high hopes from Pooran, and they will be looking to him to deliver in the upcoming season of the IPL
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