Nicholas Pooran: 'I Nearly Lost My Life', IPL Success & West Indies Retirement

Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Nubaid Haroon and special guest Nicholas Pooran.Pooran joins us to discuss the accident that altered his life and mindset, the impact of guys like Rohit and Pollard at the IPL and retiring from playing for the West Indies.Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.00:00 What's To Come00:30 Getting Dropped By West Indies After Debut & Taking On Rash07:15 Are West Indies Batters Misunderstood09:55 Pooran Surviving A Life Threatening Car Accident24:55 Failing, Maturing & Gratefulness After Recovering31:20 Why Being A Cricketer Isn’t Comfortable36:30 Not Wanting To Be A Typical West Indian Batter37:30 The Impact Of Rohit, Pollard, Narine & Guidance46:30 How IPL Shaped Pooran1:00:10 What Actually Matters When You Retire1:02:30 Why Are West Indies Good At White Ball Cricket1:03:50 Why Did Pooran Retire From West Indies1:13:15 Is Pooran Now The Blueprint For Young CricketersFOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicketTikTok @beardbeforewicket#cricket #pooran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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