Global cricket star Nicholas Pooran has officially received his Instruments of Appointment as a Sports Ambassador for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The documents were presented to Mr Pooran by Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Sean Sobers.
“I’m very happy and excited for this journey. I am looking forward to working alongside the other Ambassadors, and continuing to represent our country, Trinidad and Tobago,” Pooran said in a recorded statement.
“This appointment recognizes Nicholas’ outstanding contributions to cricket and his unwavering commitment to representing the red, white, and black on the global stage,” a statement from the Ministry read.
“As a Sports Ambassador, Nicholas will play a pivotal role in promoting our nation’s sporting excellence and inspiring the next generation of athletes to reach for the stars,” the statement added.
Pooran, 30, now retired from international cricket, represented the West Indies in 61 ODIs and 106 T20Is during a career that spanned 2016-2024.
One of the greats of T20 cricket, Pooran has scored 10,371 runs in 443 T20 matches with four centuries and 63 fifties.
Pooran currently represents the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
