Sunil Narine, KKR star, opts out of T20 World Cup despite impressive form in IPL 2024 | Cricket News

Sunil Narine, the Kolkata Knight Riders star, is on fire in the IPL 2024 season with some outstanding performances in the 17th edition of the league. Despite his stellar form, Narine has confirmed that he will not be reversing his decision to retire ahead of the T20 World Cup.

The former West Indies all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket in 2019 to focus on franchise T20 leagues around the world. With his recent performances in the IPL, there were attempts to convince him to come out of retirement for the T20 World Cup in June.

In a statement on Instagram, Narine expressed gratitude for the support but made it clear that he has made peace with his decision to retire from international cricket. He will be supporting the West Indies team from home and believes that the players selected for the tournament deserve the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Narine has been in superb form for KKR in the IPL 2024 season, scoring 286 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 176.54 and an average of 40.86. His contributions have been crucial for the team’s success in the tournament.

As fans eagerly await the T20 World Cup, Narine’s decision to stay retired adds an interesting twist to the upcoming tournament. Despite his exceptional form, he remains committed to his decision and will continue to support his team from the sidelines.