Nicholas Pooran named vice-captain for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024
In yet another exciting news for fans of the Lucknow Super Giants, West Indies batsman and skipper Nicholas Pooran has been retained by the squad for the IPL 2024 season. Adding to the anticipation, Pooran has been appointed as the vice-captain, stepping into the role previously held by Krunal Pandya, while KL Rahul takes charge as the team's leader.
Renowned for his explosive batting and adept wicket-keeping skills, Pooran has solidified his status as a key player in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.
KL Rahul passes VC jersey to Nicholas Pooran
This Thursday, a tweet from LSG's official handle showcased KL Rahul passing the vice-captain jersey to Nicholas Pooran.
In the 2023 IPL season, the Lucknow Super Giants demonstrated remarkable performance, clinching 8 wins out of 15 matches. Despite the absence of team captain KL Rahul towards the end of the season due to injury, the squad secured a commendable fourth position.
With the dynamic duo of KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran at the helm, the prospects for the Lucknow team in the upcoming tournament are highly promising. Their leadership and on-field prowess could very well elevate the team's performance and position them as strong contenders for the championship title.
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