The Super Giants will head into the new season desperate to secure their maiden title. While the franchise possesses a powerful squad featuring immense batting talent, Pooran, who retired from international cricket in 2025, must quickly overcome his recent prolonged slump ahead of the upcoming season.
"First, he was playing a season for LSG, where he took the IPL by storm in the first half. But he was not scoring at all in the second half, and then his fortunes started dipping. He hasn’t been scoring runs in all the leagues he has been playing in, and there is a reason for it. He stopped playing for West Indies and became a freelancer," Ashwin said.
"Players sign contracts and play in every league, but there is no attachment to the team or the results that come out of it. To me, it looks like Nicholas Pooran is a little burnt out," he added.
The ICC Should Come Out and Say- Ravichandran Ashwin
"It's not only about the IPL franchises or any other franchises. The ICC or any other rationing body should come out and say if you want to freelance, that's absolutely fine, but not more than two or three leagues in a year. Many other players will get a chance, and those players can also upskill or enhance themselves," he stated.
It Will Make Amazing Sense - Ravichandran Ashwin on Nicholas Pooran’s Batting Position
"Abdul Samad has a lot of ability. I think it is a great chance this season for him to upscale his game and to show the world what he can do as a top-class finisher. If you want to use Pooran down the order, it will make amazing sense."
LSG will open their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Rishabh Pant and the franchise management will be hoping to start the tournament on a positive note.
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