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West Indies captain Rovman Powell is trying his level best to convince Sunil Narine to come out of international retirement and play the upcoming T20 World Cup for the West Indies. The world event, slated to take place in June-July this year, will be jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies.
Narine, who hasn’t played for the West Indies in nearly five years – his last was a T20I against India in August 2019 – announced his retirement from international cricket in November last year. The all-rounder, who has been in scintillating form for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, had said that he would be watching the T20 World Cup from home but things might have changed after he smashed his maiden T20 century on Tuesday.
“It is what it is, but let’s see what the future holds,” Narine said when quizzed about the chances of his return to international cricket.
The left-hander, who has been tasked to open the innings with Phil Salt by KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir, hit a 49-ball century against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. Narine hit 14 fours and six sixes to finish with 109 off just 56 balls. This knock came after he had blasted 85 off 39 balls against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier in the tournament.
Source – HT
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