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Narine's purple patch has compelled West Indies captain Rovman Powell to encourage the spinner to come out of retirement for the home World Cup.

‘That door is now closed’: Narine rules out T20 World Cup appearance amid purple patch in IPL

<p>Narine's purple patch has compelled West Indies captain Rovman Powell to encourage the spinner to come out of retirement for the home World Cup.</p>

<p>Former West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine, who is having a terrific IPL season, won't be reversing his retirement decision for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, insisting that the "door is now closed".</p>
<p>The 35-year-old last played for the West Indies in a T20 International in August 2019 before retiring from international cricket in November last year to focus on franchise T20 leagues around the world.</p>
<p>But owing to his sensational form with both bat and ball for Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season, attempts were being made to convince Narine to reverse his decision for the T20 World Cup.</p>
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<p>"I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine wrote in Instagram post.</p>
<p>He asserted that he has made peace with his decision and will be supporting the team from home.</p>
<p>"I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies.</p>
<p>"Guys who have worked hard over the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title. I wish you all the best," he added.</p>
<p>Narine, who has been a key member of KKR since 2012, is seventh on the list of leading run-scorers in the ongoing IPL season, having scored 286 runs, including an unbeaten century against Rajasthan Royals last week -- his maiden T20 ton.</p>
<p>With the ball, the off-spinner is KKR's joint-leading wicket-taker with nine scalps at an average of 22.11 and an economy rate of 7.10.</p>
<p>Narine's purple patch has compelled West Indies captain Rovman Powell to encourage the spinner to come out of retirement for the home World Cup.</p>
<p>"For the last 12 months, I've been whispering in his ears, he's blocked out everyone. Asked (Kieron) Pollard, (Dwayne) Bravo, (Nicholas) Pooran, hopefully before they select the team, they can crack his code," Powell had said last week.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/watch-he-always-has-right-words-to-motivate-sandeep-sharma-hails-skipper-sanju-samson-after-rr-vs-mi-1713842942912">Watch: 'He always has right words to motivate': Sandeep Sharma hails skipper Sanju Samson after RR vs MI</a></p>

The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper and now team mentor has revealed that he decided to rope Narine for the IPL after seeing the West Indian during his debut series in 2011.

The story behind how Gautam Gambhir decided to rope in Sunil Narine in KKR | IPL 2024, KKR vs RCB

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir reveals that he know Sunil Narine will develop into a legend of T20 cricket when he made his ODI debut against India way back in 2011.

<p>The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper and now team mentor has revealed that he decided to rope Narine for the IPL after seeing the West Indian during his debut series in 2011.</p>

<p>KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir feels that Sunil Narine is perhaps the greatest bowler in IPL and he had an thought that the West Indian will develop into a legend of T20 cricket when he made his ODI debut against India way back in 2011.</p>
<p>The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper and now team mentor has revealed that he decided to rope Narine for the IPL after seeing the West Indian during his debut series in 2011.</p>
<p>"I must have faced seven or eight deliveries and I thought this is the guy who is going to go out there and become the legend of the game, especially in T20 cricket," Gambhir said in KKR Knights Dugout Podcast.</p>
<p>"See where is Sunil Narine now? Probably the greatest bowler in IPL history," he said.</p>
<p>Narine has taken 170 wickets in his IPL career and has also scored 1322 runs so far, including a century, from 168 matches he has played in the League.</p>
<p>He made his ODI debut against India in the third ODI in Ahmedabad in December 2011 where he returned with figures of 2/34, dismissing Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.</p>
<p>But it was only during the fourth ODI in Indore that Gambhir faced Narine for the first time. Narine returned wicket-less with 0/46 from his six overs but Gambhir had made up his mind that the Trinidadian would become his go-to bowler in the IPL 2012. Narine emerged as a mystery bowler for KKR, claiming 24 wickets in 2012, the second-highest behind Morne Morkel's 25, to help KKR clinch their maiden IPL crown in 2012.</p>
<p>In 2014 too when they won their second title, Narine was their second highest wicket-taker finishing with 21 scalps. Gambhir then tapped into Narine's batting potential and promoted him to open for KKR.</p>
<p>This time around, he has been hugely successful with the bat while maintaining his stranglehold with the ball as well.</p>
<p>Back as a mentor of the side after playing a similar role with Lucknow Super Giants in the last two seasons, Gambhir said his mantra for KKR this season is to be "courageous" "I'm a strong believer that it's not the most talented team that goes on to win big tournaments. It's the most courageous team that's willing to fight till the last drop of blood, will go on to win the IPL. The mantra for the season is we need to be courageous.</p>
<p>"We should have the courage to be positive all the time. and if you walk that path, I'm very, very bullish about the kind of talent in our dressing room. If we fight, if we are courageous and fight for everyone in the dressing room, fight for every fan who has stuck with us, if we do that I think we will be in a good position," he added.</p>
<p>Gambhir further recalled how team owner Shah Rukh Khan backed him during his poor run in 2014 and told him "you are not going to drop yourself till you're here".</p>
<p>It served him as a motivation to do well and win the title in 2014.</p>
<p>"I couldn't score one run in four games. I've said it a numerous number of times I think he is the best owner I've worked with. It's not because I'm now part of KKR or I was part of KKR.</p>
<p>"I don't think so in seven years of me captaining KKR we have had a cricketing conversation even for seven minutes, except that patch that I was going through.</p>
<p>"That time also we had the conversation because I was on the verge of dropping myself. The only thing he told me was till you're here, you are not going to drop yourself.</p>
<p>"Imagine someone, as an owner who himself has been such a big achiever, not even talking about cricket or asking you a single thing about your decision making.</p>
<p>"I'm not saying I took all the right decisions. But he never questioned my decisions that's the trust he had in me," he signed off.</p>

The Knight from Trinidad tamed Rajasthan Royals' bowlers on Tuesday as he smashed his maiden hundred in not just the IPL but also the first one in his entire T20 career.

Watch! Sunil Narine hundred highlights - tames Rajasthan with his maiden T20 hundred | IPL 2024, KKR vs RR

The Kolkata Knight Riders bought Sunil Narine in 2012 and the young bowler then, went on to score just the 3rd hundred for the Knights in their entire history of the IPL. Tap to watch

Watch! Sunil Narine tames Rajasthan with his maiden T20 hundred

<p>The Knight from Trinidad tamed Rajasthan Royals' bowlers on Tuesday as he smashed his maiden hundred in not just the IPL but also the first one in his entire T20 career.</p>

<p>The Kolkata Knight Riders bought Sunil Narine the bowler in 2012, marking the start of his IPL career. But who knew that a young bowler then would go on to score a hundred for the KKR 12 years later.</p>
<p>The Knight from Trinidad tamed Rajasthan Royals' bowlers on Tuesday as he smashed his maiden hundred in not just the IPL but also the first one in his entire T20 career.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On Display: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 😍<br><br>Sunil Narine smacking it with perfection👌👌<br><br>Watch the match LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JioCinema</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> 💻📱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvRR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> <a href="https://t.co/yXC3F5r1SY">pic.twitter.com/yXC3F5r1SY</a></p>
&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1780258175989813333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
<p>It is vintage Narine that has taken the IPL by storm this year. He averaged a mere 3, 8.9 and 7.8 in the last 3 seasons and was also not the preferred opener last season.</p>
<p>However, with the return of Gautam Gambhir, Narine once again opened in IPL 2024 and has already scored 276 runs at an average of 46 in 6 innings. His strike rate of 187.7 is also the best among the top 6 batters this season.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunny's maiden T20 hundred. At Eden Gardens.<br><br>✨𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑦✨<a href="https://t.co/j5haijbvbF">pic.twitter.com/j5haijbvbF</a></p>
&mdash; KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders/status/1780260983165927691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
<p>The 35-year-old raced to his hundred off just 49 balls before being eventually dismissed for 109 against the Royals.</p>
<p>Interestingly, Narine is just the 3rd player after Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson in IPL history to have scored a hundred and to have also taken a hat-trick with the ball.</p>

With just 14 runs needed off the last over, it seemed that KKR would cross 277 but just 8 runs of the final over meant that they scored 272/7.

IPL 2024, DC vs KKR: Knight Riders run riot in Vizag; smash 2nd highest total in IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad's highest IPL total was in danger of being shattered just a week after the record was made as the Kolkata Knight Riders ran riot in Vizag to smash 272/7.

<p>With just 14 runs needed off the last over, it seemed that KKR would cross 277 but just 8 runs of the final over meant that they scored 272/7.</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad's highest IPL total was in danger of being shattered just a week after the record was made as the Kolkata Knight Riders ran riot in Vizag on Wednesday.</p>
<p>With just 14 runs needed off the last over, it seemed that KKR would cross 277 but just 8 runs of the final over meant that they scored 272/7. Nevertheless, it's still the second-highest team total in the history of IPL.</p>
<p>It all began when Sunil Narine did what he does best, rip apart the bowlers in the powerplay. He took it a step further this time and smashed 85 off just 39 balls, his highest score in T20 cricket.</p>
<p>He found a willing ally in Angkrish Raghuvanshi who matched him shot after shot. The 18-year-old had a dream IPL debut as he smashed a 27-ball-54.</p>
<p>It was the Andre Russell show post that as he muscled 41 off just 19 balls to help KKR finish at a mammoth 272/7 in 20 overs. He smashed 3 sixes and completed his 200th maximum for the Knight Riders.</p>

All-rounders Andre Russell, Sunil Narine &amp; Fabian Allen were the big omissions as the West Indies named their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Chief Selector Desmond Haynes cited Russell&rsquo;s poor batting form behind his exclusion. The all-rounder has only managed 37 runs from 5 innings in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Haynes also stated that Sunil Narine was never considered since the all-rounder never made himself available for selection.
Also read: Former Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf dies aged 66
Meanwhile, the selection committee picked left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein over Fabian Allen for the marquee tournament. There was also no place for the big-hitting all-rounder Romario Shepherd.
Opener Even Lewis though was called up to the squad having last represented the Windies at the T20 World Cup last year.
While all-rounder Raymon Reifer was rewarded for his excellent form in the current CPL, the surprise inclusion came in the form of Yannic Cariah, a leg-spinner who made his debut against New Zealand in the ODI series last month. Cariah, who is yet to make his T20I debut, has played just 4 games in the shortest format.
2-time Champions West Indies will start their World Cup campaign against Scotland on October 17.
West Indies squad: Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Odean Smith, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Sheldon Cottrell, Yannic Cariah

No Andre Russell & Sunil Narine; Evin Lewis named in West Indies’ T20 World Cup squad

No place for big names in West Indies' T20 World Cup squad, here's why

<p>All-rounders Andre Russell, Sunil Narine &amp; Fabian Allen were the big omissions as the West Indies named their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia</p>

<p>All-rounders Andre Russell, Sunil Narine &amp; Fabian Allen were the big omissions as the West Indies named their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia.</p>
<p>Chief Selector Desmond Haynes cited Russell&rsquo;s poor batting form behind his exclusion. The all-rounder has only managed 37 runs from 5 innings in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Haynes also stated that Sunil Narine was never considered since the all-rounder never made himself available for selection.</p>
<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/former-pakistani-umpire-asad-rauf-dies-aged-66-1663228077977">Former Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf dies aged 66</a></p>
<p>Meanwhile, the selection committee picked left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein over Fabian Allen for the marquee tournament. There was also no place for the big-hitting all-rounder Romario Shepherd.</p>
<p>Opener Even Lewis though was called up to the squad having last represented the Windies at the T20 World Cup last year.</p>
<p>While all-rounder Raymon Reifer was rewarded for his excellent form in the current CPL, the surprise inclusion came in the form of Yannic Cariah, a leg-spinner who made his debut against New Zealand in the ODI series last month. Cariah, who is yet to make his T20I debut, has played just 4 games in the shortest format.</p>
<p>2-time Champions West Indies will start their World Cup campaign against Scotland on October 17.</p>
<p><strong>West Indies squad: </strong>Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Odean Smith, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Sheldon Cottrell, Yannic Cariah</p>

The IPL Auctions have always sprung a surprise with unknown players being picked by various franchises over the years.
In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Ramesh Kumar, known as Narine Jalalabadiya, was one such player who was bagged by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a base price of Rs 20 lakh.
A tennis-ball cricketer, Ramesh hailed from Punjab's Jalalabad town and known for his power-hitting and bowling skills which resemble West Indian mystery spinner, Sunil Narine.
According to an Indian Express report, the story of Ramesh Kumar went back to 2021 when he was selected in the Punjab camp for the Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a 10-ball 50 in tennis-ball tournament. During the camp, he met Gurkeerat Mann who believed in Ramesh's skill, and sent his video to KKR coach Abhishek Nayar.
Then, Ramesh was called for a KKR camp in Mumbai and the franchise's talent scout team got impressed with a player who can bowl left-arm spin and hit long sixes.
Also read: IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders full player list with salary

Story of 'Narine Jalalabadiya', picked by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

A tennis-ball cricketer from Punjab's Jalalabad town, known for his power-hitting and bowling skills was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Mega Auction

<p>The IPL Auctions have always sprung a surprise with unknown players being picked by various franchises over the years.</p>
<p>In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Ramesh Kumar, also known as Narine Jalalabadiya, was one such player who was bagged by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a base price of Rs 20 lakh.</p>
<p>A tennis-ball cricketer, Ramesh hails from Punjab's Jalalabad town and is known for his power-hitting and bowling skills which resemble West Indian mystery spinner, Sunil Narine.</p>
<p>According to an Indian Express report, the story of Ramesh Kumar goes back to 2021 when he was selected in the Punjab camp for the Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a 10-ball 50 in a tennis-ball tournament. During the camp, he met Gurkeerat Mann who believed in Ramesh's skills and sent his video to KKR coach Abhishek Nayar.</p>
<p>Then, Ramesh was called for a KKR camp in Mumbai and the franchise's talent scout team got impressed with a player who can bowl left-arm spin and hit long sixes.</p>

<p>Punjab's Ramesh&nbsp;Kumar,&nbsp;who is known for his power-hitting capabilities in the tennis-ball tournaments, was picked by Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders</p>

<p>The IPL Auctions have always sprung a surprise with unknown players being picked by various franchises over the years.</p>
<p>In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Ramesh Kumar, also known as Narine Jalalabadiya, was one such player who was bagged by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a base price of Rs 20 lakh.</p>
<p>A tennis-ball cricketer, Ramesh hails from Punjab's Jalalabad town and is known for his power-hitting and bowling skills which resemble West Indian mystery spinner, Sunil Narine.</p>
<p>According to an Indian Express report, the story of Ramesh Kumar goes back to 2021 when he was selected in the Punjab camp for the Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a 10-ball 50 in a tennis-ball tournament. During the camp, he met Gurkeerat Mann who believed in Ramesh's skills and sent his video to KKR coach Abhishek Nayar.</p>
<p>Then, Ramesh was called for a KKR camp in Mumbai and the franchise's talent scout team got impressed with a player who can bowl left-arm spin and hit long sixes.</p>
<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-mega-auction-kolkata-knight-riders-full-player-list-with-salary-1644772628670" target="_blank">IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders full player list with salary</a></p>

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