World Cup 2019: 7 Underrated players who did exceedingly well

#5 Nicholas Pooran - West Indies

Nicholas Pooran impressed everyone with his game

Hailed as a child prodigy, Nicholas Pooran was destined to play for West Indies right from the day when he scored a 24-ball 54 as a 17-year-old in his CPL debut in 2013. Despite proving his worth in various T20 leagues it took six years for the southpaw to make his debut.

Going into the World Cup, he had played only a single ODI and was expected to support the likes of Chris Gayle, Shai Hope, and Shimron Hetmyer. But the Trinidadian scored the most runs for the West Indies with 367 under his belt at an excellent average of 52. His ability to curb his attacking instincts in the middle overs was well appreciated.

His attacking strokeplay in the games against Australia and Afghanistan was a treat watch. The composure he displayed in his 63 against England showed his adaptability when wickets kept falling at the other end. In a 315-run chase against Sri Lanka, his 103-ball 118 almost took his team to victory after they slumped to 84-4.

His calm demeanor and an aggressive batting style will serve West Indies cricket for years.