New Delhi, June 10 -- Nicholas Pooran shocked fans by retiring from international cricket at just 29. Pooran played the most T20I matches for the West Indies and is also the highest run-scorer for the country in the format.

"This was very difficult, but I have thought long and hard about this," Nicholas Pooran wrote on Instagram.

"After much thought and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from International Cricket. This game we love has given and will continue to give so much - joy, purpose, unforgettable memories, and a chance to represent the people of the West Indies," Pooran continued.

"Wearing that maroon, standing for the anthem, and giving everything I had each time I stepped on the field... it's hard to put into...