Nicholas Pooran led MI Emirates to a thrilling win over Gulf Giants in ILT20 Season 3, scoring 58* with crucial support from Romario Shepherd. Pooran emphasised faith, teamwork and resilience as key to their success. He praised his teammates, especially Tom Banton and Fazalhaq Farooqi, for their contributions and stressed the importance of trust and clarity in the team's approach.
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