Who says superheroes only exist in films? Just days ago, he was lighting up social media- belting out Bollywood tunes with teammates and blasting fiery innings on the field.
But what happened under the dazzling lights of Ekana Stadium in LSG vs GT clash? From power-hitter to heart-hitter – Nicholas Pooran has won hearts all over again, not with sixes, but with a soulful gesture.
When Nicholas Pooran launches one of his trademark sixes, the Ekana Stadium erupts. Yet, it was not the ferocity of his strike against the Gujarat Titans that had everyone talking this time, but the warmth of his heart.
In a truly filmy moment during Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) pulsating fixture at home, Pooran proved he’s more than just a power-hitter : he’s a genuine people’s champion. One of his aerial assaults didn’t clear the boundary- it cleared the line between star and spectator, striking fan Nabeel on the head. What followed was pure silver-screen magic.
“Yeh Dil Maange More… Kindness!”
In a heart-warming clip shared by LSG’s official Instagram page, the West Indian wicket-keeper-batter can be seen strolling down from the dressing-room tunnel and enquiring, “All is well?”
To which Nabeel, sporting a bandage yet still grinning, replied, “Badhiya. Pooran sir ne call karwaayi thi. Main aaya, main mila… Poocha, sab khairiyat?” – aptly summarised as, “I feel amazing. Pooran sir arranged the call, I met him, he asked after me. I’ll be back for tomorrow’s match – even if another six lands on my head, I don’t mind, as long as our Lucknow team keeps winning!” Nabeel also received a signed cap from Pooran.
A Star-Turn with Seven Sixes
Before curating this heart-warming scene, Pooran had already penned his own action sequence: 34-ball 61 studded with seven maximums Showcasing his trademark and cementing his place among IPL 2025’s most explosive middle-order talents.
Under Rishab Pant’s steady captaincy, the Lucknow Super Giants have blended flair and steel, vaulting themselves into the thick of the playoff race. But it’s Pooran’s off-beat encore-comforting a fan rather than partying in the dressing room- that has set social media alight.
The Next Episode: Delhi Capitals Showdown
Roll credits? Not yet. The next instalment arrives Tuesday as Lucknow face the Delhi Capitals under the floodlights. Expect high-octane drama, but perhaps the biggest twist will be another Pooran special- because as he’s shown, his greatest sixes sometimes come in the form of compassion.
Whether it’s belting bowlers into orbit, humming Bollywood classics in the dressing room or taking time out for a fan in pain, Nicholas Pooran remains the ultimate crowd-pleaser. And in the IPL2025 saga, his latest act reminds us that true heroes don’t just chase trophies – they win hearts too.