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Updated: October 19, 2026 | Written by Akash Saha | Edited and fact-checked by Amit Saha | Editorial policy
Quick answer: Nicholas Pooran’s net worth is estimated at around ₹50–70 crore ($6–8 million), though there is no official figure. His biggest income is the IPL, where Lucknow Super Giants pay him ₹21 crore a season. His IPL salaries since 2017 add up to about ₹97.65 crore, making him one of the highest-earning overseas players in IPL history.
| Full name | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1995, Trinidad and Tobago (age 31) |
| Role | Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter |
| Estimated net worth | ₹50–70 crore ($6–8 million) |
| IPL team and salary | Lucknow Super Giants, ₹21 crore per season |
| Total IPL salary (2017–2026) | About ₹97.65 crore |
| International status | Retired from international cricket in June 2025 |
What Is Nicholas Pooran’s Net Worth in 2026?
Media estimates put Pooran’s net worth at roughly ₹50–70 crore. Cricketers do not publish their finances, so treat any figure as an estimate. What can be verified is his salary: the IPL alone has paid him about ₹97.65 crore before tax, and he also captains teams in several of the world’s top T20 leagues. Net worth is lower than total earnings because it accounts for tax, agent fees and spending.
Nicholas Pooran IPL Salary History (2017–2026)
| Season | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | ₹30 lakh (did not play a match) |
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | ₹4.20 crore |
| 2020 | Kings XI Punjab | ₹4.20 crore |
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | ₹4.20 crore |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹10.75 crore |
| 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹16 crore |
| 2024 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹16 crore |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹21 crore (retained) |
| 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹21 crore (retained) |
| Total | About ₹97.65 crore |
Pooran’s pay has risen about 70 times since his first IPL deal. His ₹21 crore retention before the 2025 mega auction was one of the biggest in IPL history, and he repaid it with 524 runs at a strike rate of 196.25 and a tournament-leading 40 sixes in 2025. In 2026 he became Lucknow Super Giants’ all-time leading run-scorer. LSG kept him on the same ₹21 crore fee for 2026; teams must confirm retentions for IPL 2027 by 15 November 2026 (reported). Follow the latest on our IPL 2027 hub.
Nicholas Pooran’s T20 League Teams
Since retiring from international cricket at 29 in June 2025, Pooran has become one of the most in-demand players on the franchise circuit, and he captains several of his teams.
| League | Team | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| IPL (India) | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹21 crore per season; LSG’s top run-scorer |
| CPL (Caribbean) | Trinbago Knight Riders | Captain since 2025; led them to the 2025 title |
| MLC (USA) | MI New York | Won the 2023 title with 137* in the final; captain and champion again in 2025 |
| ILT20 (UAE) | MI Emirates | Long-time captain and wildcard signing |
| SA20 (South Africa) | MI Cape Town | With the team since 2025 |
| The Hundred (England) | MI London | Signed for 2026 |
See every CPL winner from 2013 to 2025.
Nicholas Pooran’s Income Sources
- IPL salary: His largest single income at ₹21 crore a season.
- Franchise leagues: Contracts in the CPL, MLC, ILT20, SA20 and The Hundred. Fees for most overseas leagues are not made public.
- Brand endorsements: Sponsorship and kit deals, with deal values not disclosed.
- Former West Indies contract: He earned match fees and a central contract until his retirement in June 2025.
Career Highlights Behind the Earnings
- West Indies’ all-time leading T20I run-scorer with 2,275 runs in 106 matches.
- Captained the West Indies in white-ball cricket from May to November 2022.
- Made his debut in the inaugural CPL in 2013 at 17, the youngest player in the competition.
- Retired from international cricket at 29 in June 2025 to focus on franchise cricket.
More IPL records: most sixes in IPL history and the most expensive players in IPL history.
FAQ: Nicholas Pooran Net Worth and Salary
What is Nicholas Pooran’s net worth?
Nicholas Pooran’s net worth is estimated at about ₹50–70 crore ($6–8 million). There is no official figure, but his IPL salaries alone total about ₹97.65 crore before tax.
What is Nicholas Pooran’s IPL salary?
Lucknow Super Giants pay Nicholas Pooran ₹21 crore per season. They retained him at that price for both IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.
How much has Nicholas Pooran earned from the IPL?
Nicholas Pooran has earned about ₹97.65 crore in IPL salaries from 2017 to 2026, playing for Mumbai Indians, Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants.
Has Nicholas Pooran retired?
Nicholas Pooran retired from international cricket in June 2025, aged 29. He still plays franchise cricket, including the IPL, CPL, MLC, ILT20, SA20 and The Hundred.
Which teams does Nicholas Pooran play for?
Nicholas Pooran plays for Lucknow Super Giants (IPL), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), MI New York (MLC), MI Emirates (ILT20), MI Cape Town (SA20) and MI London (The Hundred).
Related reading
- Top 10 richest cricketers in the world 2026
- Richest Australian cricketers
- Most ODI runs for West Indies
- IPL winners list 2008 to 2026
Salary figures checked against IPL auction and retention announcements. Net worth is an estimate based on public reporting.
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